# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1959_S168
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168 RESOLUTIONS — COMMITTEE 2

Resolution of Condolence
re Missionary Armand K. Graf

RESOLUTION 25, COMMITTEE 2

Memorial 405, page 359, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, It has pleased Almighty God suddenly to call to
Himself the soul of His servant Missionary Armand K. Graf, who
was killed in an automobile accident near Kemmerer, Wyo-
ming; and

Wuereas, Missionary Graf had served faithfully and well for
14 years in India; therefore be it

Resolved, That as we submit to the inscrutable will of God,
we also express our thanks to Him for the blessings He has
showered on our work in India through His servant, our brother,
Missionary Graf; and be it further

Resolved, That we express our Christian sympathy to the three
surviving brothers of Missionary Graf.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Recognizing Untiring Service of Dr. O. H. Schmidt
RESOLUTION 26, COMMITTEE 2
Memorial 405, page 362, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, Dr. O. H. Schmidt has served with consecration and
faithfulness for almost 19 years as executive secretary of the Board
for Missions in Foreign Countries; and

Wuereas, God has visibly blessed our Asiatic missions so that
our Synod was permitted to enter the following new fields: The
Philippines, Japan, New Guinea, Hong Kong, Formosa, and Ko-
rea; and

Wuereas, The missionaries of our church have deeply appre-
ciated the Christian gentility and courtesy that have characterized
the administration of Dr. O. H., Schmidt; therefore be it

Resolved, That Synod praise God for the rich blessings be-
stowed on the preaching of the Gospel abroad during Dr. Schmidt’s
years of service; and be it further

Resolved, That Synod herewith express its warm appreciation
to Dr. O. H. Schmidt for his heroic and untiring service.

Action: This resolution was adopted.