Resolution for Health Care Reform
Whereas, Barack Hussein Obama, in an historical moment on November 4, 2008,
defied all odds and opposition to become the first African American President of
the United States of America;
Whereas, we are honored to salute, “Hail to the Chief” to Barack Obama the
44th President of the United States of America;
Whereas, President Obama declared himself as a president for the people and
promised to be the change we, the people of this great nation, could believe in;
Whereas, holding fast to that promise, as people across the nation continue
to suffer with inadequate health care coverage, President Obama has made health
care reform a priority on the national agenda by introducing the “American
Affordable Health Choices Act”;
Whereas, those opposing President Obama’s plan have heckled, hissed, and
booed at public rallies and yelled out, “You lie,” disrespecting the office of
President;
And, whereas, President Obama continues to defend his plan against false
attacks and extremists, which offer an option that could make the health care
crisis worse for many Americans.
Therefore, be it resolved that the “American Affordable Health Choices Act,”
which aims to: Lower costs to the Consumer, Offer Greater Physician Choice,
Provide Higher Quality in Care and Stability and Peace of Mind to those with
pre-existing conditions is President Obama’s plan to “fix our broken health care
system and provide affordable coverage for all Americans.”
Be it further resolved, that President Obama seeks the support of all
Americans and asks each American to contact their house representatives urging
them to make history again by voting in favor of the “American Affordable Health
Choices act” and help end the health care crisis in America.
Respectfully submitted at the Fifth Episcopal District Planning Meeting, of
the African Methodist Episcopal Church,
In the year of our Lord, November 2, 2009.
Bishop T. Larry Kirkland, Presiding Prelate