# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1959_S315
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MISCELLANEOUS 315

12. That the suggested amount of expenditures for the estab-
lishment and operation of the lay training school be limited to
$150,000 for the coming triennium, subject to the approval of the
Fiscal Conference.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Report of Walther Sesquicentennial Committee
RESOLUTION 11, COMMITTEE 13

Memorial 1007, pages 693—694, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, The Synod at its 1956 convention resolved to ob-
serve, in 1961, the 150th anniversary of the birth of Dr. C. F. W.
Walther; and

Wuereas, The observance of this anniversary should serve to
intensify the study of the theological contributions which he made,
to deepen the loyalty of our Synod to the Scripture principles for
which he stood, and to stimulate the continued interest and study
in the heritage of our church; and

Wuereas, The program of observance proposed by the Sesqui-
centennial Committee in its report to this convention will serve
these ends; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod commend the committee for its
work thus far and encourage it to carry out its proposed program;
and be it further

Resolved, That the Fiscal Conference be authorized to make
the needed allocation during each year of the triennium for carry-
ing out the various phases of this program; and be it finally

Resolved, That all members of the Synod be encouraged to
observe this anniversary in the manner suggested by the com-
mittee.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Combating Racial Discriminations
RESOLUTION 12, COMMITTEE 13

Memorial 1018, page 713, Reports and Memorials

Wnuereas, The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod at its 43rd
regular convention in St. Paul, Minn., June 20—29, 1956, adopted
a clear and evangelical statement on the subject of racial discrim-
ination; and

Wuereas, We in sincere penitence before God are humbly
grateful for the progress made; and