# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1953_S756 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) 756 MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS Resolution 34 WHerEas, Various individuals, societies, and groups (and Civig’ and governmental organizations) of the city of Houston have and services: The Committee and subcommittees on Arrangements for the 42d Regular Convention, particularly the Rey. Walter Niedner for Providing equipment and personnel for the Public Relations De- partment; Mr. E. H. Genthe for helping to Secure a vital piece of equip. ment in the Press room; All the preachers, liturgists, organists, choir directors, and choirs; and All others who helped to make this Convention a success, Resolution 36 EXPRESSING THANKS FOR PAST SERVICES RENDERED Wuenreas, Various members of Synod’s boards will terminate their time of Service at the close of this Convention; and given much of their time, and, in many instances, also of their money in order to render such Service, doing this as a service unto the Lord; therefore’ be it Resolved, That this Convention gratefully acknowledge the willingness and faithful performance. of their duties. Wuereas, The Norwegian Synod on the 31st of May celebrated its centennial; therefore be it Resolved, That The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod as- sembled in convention at Houston, Tex., instruct the Secretary of Synod to convey our heartiest congratulations to them and that we join them in thanking God for the manifold blessings He bestowed on their synod.