# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1959_S284
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284 RESOLUTIONS — COMMITTEE 10

a husband who has been receiving at least 50% of his support
from a female member for normally not less than 12 months
immediately preceding such member’s death. The benefits granted
to a dependent husband shall be subject to the approval of the
Board, based upon the evidence of dependency submitted to the
Board; and be it further

Resolved, That this authorization be added to the synodical
Handbook as 10.45i.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Change of Restrictions in Synod’s Pension Plan

RESOLUTION 3, COMMITTEE 10
Substitute Memorial 811, page 84, Today’s Business
Memorial 812, page 642, Reports and Memorials
Memorial 822, page 662, Reports and Memorials
Unprinted Memorial 823, page 85, Today’s Business

Resolution 3 was recommitted and was replaced by Resolution
3A and Resolution 3B

Change of Restrictions in Synod’s Pension Plan
RESOLUTION 3A, COMMITTEE 10

Wuereas, We are living in an inflated economy; and

Wuereas, There are some retired workers who are now not
receiving Social Security benefits; therefore be it

Resolved, That the limits of earnings for retired members re-
ceiving a subsidized pension shall be increased to $1,800 per year
or an average of $150 per month, effective immediately, without
reducing the subsidized portion of their pensions, and that the
necessary changes be made in the synodical Handbook, Section
10.47b. (3). ~

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Change of Restrictions in Synod’s Pension Plan
RESOLUTION 3B, COMMITTEE 10
Wuereas, The Synod’s Pension Plan for professional workers
is still in a period of development, and consequently the present
retirement pension of $100 per month contains about sixty per cent
subsidy; and
Wuereas, Any increase in the present minimum pension at this

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