# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1959_S164
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

164 RESOLUTIONS — COMMITTEE 2

Wuereas, He is now retiring from his post; therefore be it

Resolved, That this convention express its gratitude to God for
the years of devoted service rendered Him by our brother; and

be it further

Resolved, That we pray God’s continued blessings upon His
servant; and be it finally

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be mailed to Pastor
Schroeder together with an appropriate letter from the President

of Synod.

Action: This resolution was adopted after having been amended
by adding the third “Resolved.”

Missionaries’ Conference
RESOLUTION 17, COMMITTEE 2

Memorial 404 H-F, page 357, Reports and Memorials
Memorial 517, page 469, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, The special needs and problems connected with the
ministry among the deaf cannot be fully met by other pastoral con-
ference arrangements, since this ministry deals with people who
require a special approach; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Board for Missions to the Deaf be com-
mended for arranging an annual conference for missionaries to the
deaf in the past; and be it further

Resolved, That the Board for Missions to the Deaf be instructed
to continue such conferences on an annual basis.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Recognizing the Faithful Labors of Dr. John Salvner
RESOLUTION 18, COMMITTEE 2

Memorial 404 1-B, page 353, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, God in His grace has bestowed His blessings upon
Dr. John Salvner, enabling him to devote 57 years of his life to
work among the deaf, 15 years of which were spent as Executive
Secretary of the Board for Missions to the Deaf; therefore be it

Resolved, That we give glory and praise to God for the faith-
ful labors that Dr. John Salvner was privileged to give His church;
and be it further

Resolved, That we pray God’s continued blessing upon His
servant. ,

Action: This resolution was adopted.

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