# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1956_S656
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656 FINANCIAL MATTERS

retired workers is paid by Synod in the form of subsidy; there-
fore be it
‘Resolved, That both congregation or. organization and workers
continue to make regular payments until regular salary relation
ceases.. a .
To Increase Widow’s Pension
: (Memorial 813)
Wuereas, The widows of workers in the chtrch have also
rendered valiant and sacrificial service in the Lord’s kingdom; and,
Wuereas, Under present economic conditions, the widow’s
pension of $60 a month is entirely inadequate for satisfactory sub-
sistence; and
Wuereas, In comparison with similar plans, the Widow’s Pen-
sion seems to be a definite weakness of the Pension Plan; there-
fore be it
Resolved, That The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod, in
convention at St. Paul, Minn., June 20—30, 1956, grant a substantial
increase in the Widow’s Pension.
THe East Texas Pastora ConrERENCE, Circuit 5
ANDREW SZEGEDIN, Secretary

ACTION

Resolution 3
Subject: To Increase Widow’s Pension

. Wuereas, Additional support is granted to widows when needed
from-the Board of Support; and

Wuereas, The greater portion of Synod’s Pension payments to
widows is paid by Synod in the form of subsidy; therefore be it

Resolved, That payments to widows of Pension members be
continued at the rate of $60 a month as in the past.

Synod finally adopted the following

Be it Resolution of Appreciation

Resolved, That Synod herewith express to the Board of Sup-
port and Pensions, its Executive Secretary, and his assistants its
heartfelt commendation for their constant solicitude and generous
concern for the Veterans of the Cross, in their efficient manage-
ment and promotion of the funds for Pensions and Support.

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