# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1956_S772
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

172 MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS

Resolved, That the rules of procedure be suspended and that
the present Board of Control continue in office until the final
closing ‘of the institution.

Resolution 3

Wuereas, The Committee on Nominations at each convention
needs authentic and factual information on hundreds of pastors
and laymen who are qualified to serve on synodical boards and
committees; and

Wuereas, Such information on incumbents also would be
helpful to the Committee on Nominations; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Secretary of Synod six months before every
regular synodical convention mail to District Presidents adequate
supplies of the following printed form:

THE LUTHERAN CHURCH — MISSOURI SYNOD
Recommendation for Consideration by the Committee

on Nominations for the Synodical Convention of

Occupation

Church and Church-Related Positions Held

Other Qualifications
For which office, board, or committee recommended? ._.._._...__..-----

Submitted by District President

(Kindly use this form for information on all incumbents
in synodical offices from your District)

Change of Name of Synod

ACTION

Reacting to an unprinted communication advocating a change
in the name of Synod, it was resolved, upon recommendation of
Committee 13:

Resolution 27

Wuereas, A telegram from Gordon A. Judge of Los Angeles,
urging a change in the name of Synod, arrived too late to be
given the proper consideration such a change of name deserves;
therefore be it

Resolved, That this request be declined.