# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1956_S459
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CONSTITUTIONAL MATTERS 459

cuit alignment to provide for better organization among its con-
gregations within the State of Georgia; and

Wuereas, The local congregations within the State of Georgia
regard their current multi-District affiliations as confusing and
cause for diversified efforts; and

Wuereas, The 1938 convention of Synod, in setting a boundary
for the Southeastern District, included in the Southeastern District
an area within the State of Georgia adjacent to the South Carolina
border; be it therefore

Resolved, That The Lutheran Church— Missouri Synod in con-
vention assembled extend the boundaries of the Florida-Georgia
District to include the entire State of Georgia.

Norra Georera Circuit, Frormpa-Georcra District
Howarp G. WEtcuH, Circuit Visitor

Similar memorials by:
Curist LUTHERAN CHuRcH, East Pornt, GA.
Farry LutHeran CuyurcH, Martetta, GA.
Grace LUTHERAN CHuRCH, ATLANTA, Ga.
Hoty Truniry Lurueran Cuurcu, Roms, Ga.
Peace LutHeraN Cuyurcu, Decatur, GA.
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER, COLUMBUS, GA.
Troviry LuTHERAN CHuRCH, ATHENS, GA.

ACTION

This matter was taken care of by Resolution 18 of Committee 6,
adopted by Synod.

Subject: Congregations in Georgia to Be Amalgamated

with the Florida-Georgia District

Wuereas, The city of Augusta, Georgia, was included in the
geographical boundaries of the Southeastern District by resolution
of the 1938 convention of Synod, and the entire State of Georgia
was included in the present Florida-Georgia District by resolution
of the 1947 convention excepting the city of Augusta; and

Wuereas, The above-named Districts together with the South-
ern and English Districts are now represented by congregations in
the State of Georgia; and

Wuereas, The Florida-Georgia District is energetically under-
taking mission expansion throughout the State of Georgia; and

Wuereas, A request has been made by the North Georgia
Circuit and certain congregations of the Florida-Georgia District
to clarify the geographical boundaries of the District; be it
therefore