# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1950_S1337
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870 MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS

If this does not equalize travel expenses to the convention, it at
least equalizes something. Districts of the Midwest which are
hosts to the convention generally every 18—21 years contribute
large sums of money for the comforts and conveniences of the
convention, which distant Districts never are called upon to do,
Since all expenses, while delegates are in the convention city —
such as lodging, meals, registration, travel, etc., are the same to the
one as to the other, there is no prorating necessary on that score.
The only expense that could be considered is the railroad fare
from the delegate’s residence to the convention city and return,

A prorating of these expenses would necessitate well-defined
rules and regulations as to what constitutes legitimate traye]
expense. Would it be first-class, tourist, or coach, one-way or
round-trip fare, lower or upper berth, roomette, compartment, or
bedroom? And how much for meals while en route? Imagine the
work connected with checking and harmonizing individual expense
statements with such rules and regulations.

We therefore recommend:

a) That the proposal to prorate convention expenses be
declined;

b) That each District consider the advisability of including in
its annual budget a sufficient reserve which in three years will
have accumulated the approximate amount of funds needed to pay
the expenses of its delegates from the District treasury. Should
a subsidized District find this burdensome, it should ask Synod
to take these expenses into account when it applies for an annual

subsidy. ACTION

This report was adopted.

Special Resolutions

Resolution 1

Wuereas, Our Lord God in His infinite wisdom has during the
past triennium called to their eternal reward the souls of pastors,
teachers, and laymen (names read by the honorable President
at the opening session of the convention) who have faithfully
served our Synod; therefore be it

Resolved, That Synod offer prayers of thanks to Almighty God
for the services rendered by those servants of the Church.

Resolution 11
Wuereas, It has pleased the Lord of the Church to call home
last night (June 25) the soul of his servant Rev. Karl Schleede,
member of the Synod’s Armed Services Commission; be it
therefore

MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS 871

Resolved, That The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod, as-
‘sembled in convention at Milwaukee, Wis., extend its sympathy
to his wife, asking the heavenly Father to sustain and comfort
her in the hope of an eternal reunion at the Wedding Supper of
the Lamb; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be sent to Mrs.
Schleede.

_ Resolution 14
Wuereas, The Lord of the Church, our Savior Jesus Christ,
; so wonderfully blessed the Church Militant through the faithful,
fearless, and zealous radio ministry of His servant Dr. Walter A.
Maier; and
: Wuereas, Our Savior has called Dr. Walter A. Maier into the
Church Triumphant to give him the inheritance that was reserved

in heaven for him; therefore be it

Resolved, That this 41st Convention of The Lutheran Church —
Missouri Synod, by means of this resolution, express its gratitude
to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, for blessing the Church
Militant with the 20 years of radio Gospel ministry of His servant
Dr. Walter A. Maier and with the establishment and expansion
of the International Lutheran Hour; and be it furthermore

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be sent to the family
of Dr. Maier as an expression of our deep and sincere sympathy in
their bereavement.

Resolution 20
Wuereas, Our gracious God has mercifully granted to our
venerable President, Dr. J. W. Behnken, health of body and spirit,
and has graciously blessed our Synod through his wise and capable
administration; therefore be it
Resolved, That we as Synod hereby express our sincere grati-
tude to God for this splendid and inspiring leadership, and that
we furthermore bespeak for him the prayers of the entire member-
ship of Synod.
. Resolution 21
Wuereas, The honorable Vice-Presidents of Synod, Dr. H.
Harms, the late Dr. A. Brunn, Rev. F. A. Hertwig, Rev. W. F.
Lichtsinn, and Dr. E. J. Friedrich, have rendered willing and able
assistance to President Behnken during the past triennium; and
Wuereas, The Secretary, Dr. M. F. Kretzmann, and his assistant,
Prof. Paul F. Bente, as well as the Treasurer, Mr. W. H. Schlueter,
and the members of Synod’s many boards and commitees have
given generously of their time and energy in serving Synod; and
Wuereas, The congregations of these respective officials have

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