Resolution passed by Convention of Episcopal Diocese of Alabama, March 1, 2003:
Comprehensive Tax Reform, Education Reform and Constitution Reform

Whereas resolutions calling for comprehensive tax reform and a constitution convention
in the state of Alabama were overwhelmingly passed at the 170th and 171st annual conventions
of the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama; and

Whereas our concern for the poor, the elderly, and children at risk, which is rooted in Holy Scripture
and in our Baptismal Covenant, continues to grow; and

Whereas the State of Alabama continues to have a tax system that is among the most regressive
in the nation; and

Whereas without addressing problems in our state constitution, any meaningful effort
to rewrite Alabama's regressive tax system
and improve its educational system will be more difficult; and

Whereas meaningful reform will not take place without active commitment of Alabama's citizens;
Now therefore be it resolved that each parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama
be encouraged to take an active role in ensuring the enactment of tax reform,
education reform, and constitution reform; and

Be it further resolved that the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama will continue to partner
with members of all faiths in supporting tax,
education, and constitution reform; and

Be it further resolved that parishes in the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama be encouraged
to take action by using the resources of Alabama Arise, A+, Voices for Alabama's Children,
and Alabama Citizens for Constitution Reform to educate and motivate their
parishioners to volunteer their time and efforts to help bring about
meaningful reform in the state of Alabama.