# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1959_S130
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130 RESOLUTIONS — COMMITTEE 1

Wuereas, The short-range and long-range projections, pre-
pared for and by the Board for Higher Education, indicate the
critical need of an adequate supply of professional church workers;
therefore be it

Resolved, That we commend all those who have been actively
engaged in this recruitment program; and be it further

Resolved, That we urge all Districts to continue an active pro-
gram of selective recruitment; and be it finally

Resolved, That we request District recruitment committees to
furnish annual reports to the Board for Higher Education for eval-
uation and guidance of the program.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Scholarship Screening Service
RESOLUTION 14, COMMITTEE 1

Memorial 120, Section B, page 106, Reports and Memorials
Wuereas, Available funds for all forms of educational assist-
ance should be distributed wisely; therefore be it

Resolved, That we request District recruitment committees and
the synodical colleges and seminaries to use the scholarship screen-
ing service available through the Board for Higher Education; and
be it further

Resolved, That we encourage congregations to provide assist-
ance for students preparing for professional service in the church
and to administer such aid in accordance with the “Guidelines for
Congregational Aid to Students for the Church Professions” avail-
able from the District recruitment committee.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Granting Special Scholarships for Graduates
of Lutheran High Schools

RESOLUTION 15, COMMITTEE 1
Memorial 160, page 215, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, Resolution 5 of Committee 1 at the 1956 convention
(p. 121 of 1956 PROCEEDINGS) broadened the scope of the schol-
arship program; therefore be it

Resolved, That we respectfully decline Memorial 160, page 215,
Reports and Memorials.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

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