# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1992_S45
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

MINUTES OF THE CONVENTION , . 45

prayers, the Holy Spirit of God has brought peaceful re res-
olution to the conflict and begun the process of reconcili-
ation and healing for our church; therefore be it

Resolved, That we thank God for the wisdom He has
given them in bringing such a resolution to this difficult
and troubling case; and be it further

Resolved, That we express the gratitude of our Synod
to these faithful and good men who served us on this com-
mittee; and be it finally

Resolved, That we, the delegates to this convention, ,

each pledge ourselves to continue diligently to work toward
the healing of our church.

Action: Adopted (14). -
To Express Gratitude for Leadership = {
of Convention Chairman |
Wuereas, President Ralph Bohlmann has shown great
care, sensitivity, and compassion in leading the 58th Reg-
ular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri
Synod; and
Wuereas, He has also demonstrated tremendous pa-
tience in dealing with difficult matters leading to good un-
derstanding and informed decisions; therefore be it
Resolved, That the LCMS assembled in Pittsburgh’ at
its 58th convention show its profound thanks by rising and
applauding.

Action: Adopted (14).
To Express Thanks to Individuals H
and Groups Involved .
in Convention Preparation and Conduct }
Wuereas, Many individuals and groups have gener-

ously contributed their time and efforts to the success of
our convention; therefore be it

Resolved, That the President be directed to express the
thanks of the 58th Regular Convention of The Lutheran
Church—Missouri Synod to all for their faithful services
which the convention an enjoyable one, and for their as-
sistance to delegates in carrying out their responsibilities,
and in particular our gracious host, the Eastern District,
and its president, Dr. David Belasic; the local committees;
the fine young pages; our convention managers, Forrest
Lange and Lynne Neuman; Vice-Presidents Mennicke,
King, Sauer, Bunkowske, and Maier, our efficient Secre-
tary, Dr. Rosin, and Assistant Secretary, Dr. Halm; the
parliamentarian, Angeline Haines; our chaplain, Dr.
Sohns, and organists David Christian and Dr. Brauer; the
LifeLight leaders, Dr. Gaulke and Dr. Kuntz, and all group
leaders; the President’s staff and the Communications De-
partment; the Office of Information Systems; the floor com-
mittees; and above all, the delegates for their. wonderful

spirit.

Action: Adopted (14)

To Ratify Decision of the Council
of Presidents and Board of Directors
Resolved, That the delegates ratify the decision of the
Council of Presidents and the Board of Directors to des-
ignate Dr. Ralph A. Bohlmann as President Emeritus of
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod; and be it further
Resolved, That Dr. J. A. O. Preus be designated as Pres-
ident Emeritus of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

Action: Adopted (13).