# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1965_S172
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Resolved, That the Synod, in this age of increasing
lawlessness, encourage its people to support and obey
established government and law and to avoid actions
which ultimately contribute to a spirit of disrespect
for the legal structures of the land.

Action: This resolution was tabled by a standing
vote of 273 to 226.

To Adopt Proposals on Fair Housing
and Employment Practices

RESOLUTION 9-24

Overtures 9-13, 9-18, 9-19 (CW, pp. 341, 342, 344, 345)

Wuereas, The church, as the body of Christ in the
world, though primarily concerned with the proclama-
tion of the Gospel, is to be concerned with the totality
of man’s need (Matthew 25: 34-46); and

Wuereas, The new life that is received from the
Spirit expresses itself not only in word but also in
action (Galatians 5: 22-25); and

Wuereas, The Synod has been asked to declare itself
regarding fair housing and employment practices;
therefore be it

Resolved, That with reference to fair housing, the
Synod encourage the members of its congregations —

1) to assist in every legitimate way to make it pos-~
sible for people to obtain a place of residence without
restrictions because of race or national origin;

2) to be willing to sell their own homes without dis-
criminatory restrictions; and

3) to welcome members of a minority group who
move into the neighborhood; thus following the apos-
tolic directive: “Welcome one another, therefore, as
Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God” (Rom-
ans 15:7: RSV); and be it further

Resolved, That with reference to fair employment
practices —

1) the Synod, its agencies, and all its Districts be
pledged to support fair employment practices by en-
gaging such business firms as will not discriminate
against employees, applicants for employment, or train-
ees because of race, or national origin; and

2) all congregations of the Synod be urged to sim-
ilarly support fair employment practices, thus following
the apostolic directive: “Let each of you look not to his
own interests but also to the interests of others.” (Phi-
lippians 2:4 RSV)

Action: This resolution was adopted.

SPECIAL REPORT OF COMMITTEE 9

Wuereas, The assembly instructed Floor Committee 9
to take under advisement the following resolution of-
fered from the floor:

Wuereas, The Lutheran Human Relations Association
of America has been of great assistance to our church,
its congregations, and members; therefore be it

Resolved, That we commend the Lutheran Human
Relations Association of America for its progressive

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172 RESOLUTIONS — COMMITTEE 10

leadership and its resourceful assistance to the church
and strongly urge our Districts, congregations, and indi-
vidual members to support this association with their
prayers and generous gifts and to utilize its services and
resources as we expand our program of sharing the
love of Christ with all men in every situation.

but

Wuereas, The Lutheran Human Relations Associa-
tion of America is not an agency of the Synod, nor is its
program under the supervision of the Synod; and

Wuereas, The Convention Workbook contains no re-
port on the purpose and work of the Lutheran Human
Relations Association of America; therefore

Floor Committee 9 does not feel qualified to make
a recommendation in this matter.

COMMITTEE 10 — Pension and Welfare
Program

To Receive Reports on Support, Pensions
Retirement
RESOLUTION 10-01

Reports 10-01, 10-03, 10-04 (CW, pp. 347—351); 10-12 Un
(URO, p. 45)
Resolved, To receive the following reports:
Report of Board of Support and Pensions, 10-01
Report of Pension Fund Accounting Department,
10-03 i
Report on Synod’s Retirement Plan for Lay Em-
ployees, 10-04
Report on Lay Retirement Fund, 10-12 Un
Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Amend “Handbook” Regulation
Restricting Earnings of Pensioned Workers
RESOLUTION 10-02

Report 10-02, Recommendation 1 (CW, p.350)

Wuereas, There appears to be a tendency in retire-
ment programing today to remove restrictions on the
outside income of the retired worker at a certain
age; and

Wuereas, There is a tendency in retirement pro-
graming today to discontinue payments to a retirement
program on the part of an active worker at a certain
age; and

Wuereas, This philosophy has been embodied in the
Concordia Retirement Plan; and oo :

Wuereas, These principles can very well be applied
to the distinct advantage of our workers without in-
creasing the need for additional synodical subsidy;
therefore be it

Resolved, That the Handbook 10.47 b, 3 be amended
by adding the following sentence to the first paragraph:
“This restriction on earnings shall not apply to the
retired worker beginning with the month after he has
attained the age of 72.” Handbook 10.47 b, 3 will now
read:

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