# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1959_S283
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SUPPORT AND PENSIONS 283

is then to decide on the feasibility of the establishment of the
office of an Executive Director of the Commission on Worship,
Liturgics, and Hymnology.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

COMMITTEE 10— Support and Pensions

Bolstering Reserve for Investment Depreciation
RESOLUTION 1, COMMITTEE 10

Memorial 805-A, page 634, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, The Board for Support and Pensions recommends
that the Contingent Fund, in addition to its use for supplemental
benefits, shall also be available, if needed, as an additional cushion
in case of possible loss due to investment depreciation; and

Wuereas, The above recommendation makes available
increased interest credit to the active accounts of synodical
workers and further bolsters the reserve for investment deprecia-
tion; and

Wuereas, The Board of Directors of Synod, the Board of
Trustees, and the Pension Fund consultant, Dr. George A. Huggins,
have voiced their approval to such course of action; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Contingent Fund, in addition to its use
for supplemental benefits, be made available, if needed, as an
additional cushion in case of possible loss due to investment depre-
ciation; and be it further

Resolved, That this authorization be added to the synodical
Handbook, 10.4 1c.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Provisions for Survivor Benefits to Widower
of a Woman Pensioner

RESOLUTION 2, COMMITTEE 10
Memorial 805-B, page 635, Reports and Memorials
Wuereas, The Pension Fund regulations at present make no
specific provisions for survivor benefits to a dependent widower
of a female pensioner; and
Wuereas, Today the possibility of a female pensioner’s leaving
a dependent spouse survivor has become a reality; therefore be it
Resolved, That in the event of the death of a female worker
leaving a dependent husband surviving her, the term “widower”
shall be construed to replace the term “widow” in the provisions
of the Pension Plan. The term “dependent husband” shall mean