# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1959_S138
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RESOLUTIONS — COMMITTEE 1

Resolved, That the other synodical junior colleges be urged
to seek regional accreditation under the direction of the Board
for Higher Education.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

The Opening, the Dedication, and the
First Commencement of Concordia Senior College
of Fort Wayne

RESOLUTION 29, COMMITTEE 1
Memorial 120, page 115, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, After many years of planning, Concordia Senior
College, Fort Wayne, has been privileged to graduate its first class
and to recommend these young men for further training at Con-
cordia Seminary, St. Louis; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod thank Almighty God for guiding the
planning, construction, staffing, and current operation of Concordia
Senior College as a new and integral part of the ministerial training
system of the Synod; and be it further

Resolved, That the Synod implore God’s continued blessings
on Concordia Senior College for the years to come; and be it
finally

Resolved, That the Synod thank the Lord of the church for
restoring the health of the first president of Concordia Senior
College, Dr. Martin J. Neeb, and implore for him continued health
and service to the college and the Synod.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Selling Portion of Concordia Senior College Campus
for Dual-Lane Highway
RESOLUTION 30, COMMITTEE 1

Memorial 145, pages 194—195, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, The Highway Department of the State of Indiana
has announced its intention to improve State Route 427 by build-
ing a dual-lane highway along the entire west frontage of the
campus of Concordia Senior College in Fort Wayne; and

Wuereas, The contemplated improvement will require the
State of Indiana to acquire right-of-way involving a portion of
the campus of Concordia Senior College in Fort Wayne; and

Wuereas, The constitutional provisions of The Lutheran
Church — Missouri Synod require specific authorization of a syn-

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