Resolution 1-15

To Respectfully Decline Overtures

Official proposed resolution source text from Today's Business, Issue 1. This is proposed business, not final Synod action unless adopted.

Official Resolution Source Text

Resolution: 1-15

Committee: National Witness

Source: Today's Business, Issue 1

Page: pp. 68-69

To Respectfully Decline Overtures

RESOLUTION 1-15 Overture 1-14 (CW, 284–85)

WHEREAS, The floor committee has considered all overtures assigned to it and has concluded, for various reasons, that certain overtures should be declined; therefore be it

Resolved, That the following overtures be respectfully declined for the reasons given:

Overture Subject Reason

Ov. 1-14 To Encourage Armed Security at All Synod Schools The Synod does not have this authority; it is the responsibility of schools and congregations to develop appropriate security policies 2. INTERNATIONAL WITNESS

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