# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1956_S743
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MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS 743

Wuereas, It has been eminently successful in collecting and
preserving records of the past history of the Lutheran Church; and

Wuereas, It has stimulated historical research and publication,
especially through the pages of the Concordia Historical Institute
Quarterly; and .

Wuereas, It has presented the far-flung activities of The
Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod through its historical dis-
plays; and

Wuereas, It has made historical records available for posterity,
and has been able to assist Synod in developing a greater con-
sciousness of our Lutheran heritage; therefore be it

Resolved, (a) That we express our thanks and gratitude to
the Lord of the church for this agency upon its thirtieth anni-
versary; and be it further

Resolved, (b) That we commend its Board of Governors and
its Director for their faithful services and concern for the preser-
vation of the historical records of Lutheranism; and be it further

Resolved, (c) That we thank those synodical boards, com-
missions, and agencies as well as the many congregations and
individuals who have contributed to this storehouse of historical
lore both with their material and their financial contributions;
and be it further

Resolved, (d) That we urge the various synodical boards,
agencies and commissions, congregations and individuals to con-
tinue to submit historical materials and museum pieces to the
Institute for preservation; and be it finally

Resolved, (e) That we urge the Fiscal Conference to give due
consideration to the Institute’s financial needs.

Resolution 8

Subject: LLL Support of Concordia Historical Institute

Wuereas, The Lutheran Laymen’s League has tremendously
undergirded the work of the Concordia Historical Institute, espe-
cially in the area of microfilm; and

Wuereas, Through its financial support it has materially in-
creased the usefulness of this synodical depository as a Lutheran
research center; be it

Resolved, That we express our sincere appreciation to the
LLL and its Board of Directors for this far-sighted policy and
for their financial support, and encourage them to continue their
subsidy.