# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1977_S148
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148 RESOLUTIONS

Lord Jesus Christ is being given high priority in our
church; and

WHEREAS, All members are encouraged to renew
their dedication to and promotion of this goal; therefore
be it

Resolved, That Overture 4-50 be respectfully de-
clined.

Action: Adopted (5).

To Decline
to Relocate Synodical Headquarters
RESOLUTION 4-13
Overture 4-69 (CW, pp. 163—164)

WHEREAS, The Synod presently leases two floors at
500 North Broadway in downtown St. Louis for office
space; and

WHEREAS, The Synod has a 10-year lease which is
currently in its fourth year, with the option to renew the
lease for another 5 years; and

WHEREAS, The terms of this lease provide us with
office space at a favorable rental rate; therefore be it

Resolved, That we respectfully decline Overture 4-
69.

Action: Adopted (13).

(In Session 5 the convention agreed to consider a
substitute resolution consisting of Overture 4-69, Workbook, p.
163, and a first resolve “that we terminate the lease at the end
of this 10-year period.” In Session 13 the delegates declined the
substitute and adopted Res. 4-13.)

To Commend Dr. Preus
and Other Officers
RESOLUTION 4-14
Overtures 4-71—4-74 (CW, pp. 164—165)

WHEREAS, Dr. J. A. O. Preus, President of The
Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, has endeavored in
a firm and evangelical manner to provide leadership to
our Synod and to uphold the Word of God and the

Retiring members of the Board of Directors: Milton Carpenter,
Theo. Nickel, Alvin W. Mueller, Walter Hinck, Gerharat Nitz,
August Bernthal, Walter Steinberg

Confessions and to abide by the Constitution and
Bylaws of the Synod; and

WHEREAS, Many other officials of the Synod have
also provided leadership in this direction; therefore be it

Resolved, That we thank God for the faithfulness
and diligence of these leaders and assure them of our
continuing prayer support by a rising vote of thanks,

Action: Adopted (13).

To Amend Bylaw 2.103
(Synodical Service Commission)

RESOLUTION 4-15
Overture 4-53 (CW, p. 159)

WHEREAS, The Synodical Service Commission under
Bylaw 2.103 c, 2, is charged with soliciting, from all
appropriate sources, suggestions or nominations of
persons for the position which is to be filled and to
receive nominations from any other sources; and

WHEREAS, This same Bylaw subparagraph directs
the commission to publish the list of nominees in the
official periodical of the Synod at least 4 weeks prior to
the date on which the appointment is to take place; and

WHEREAS, This present Bylaw provision involves an
unusually long time span in the filling of synodica]
executive positions because of the aforequoted publica-
tion requirement; and

WHEREAS, The commission is sincerely desirous of
fulfilling its responsibilities conscientiously and ex-
peditiously; therefore be it

Resolved, That Bylaw 2.103 be amended to add “or
communicated to the member congregations of the
Synod in another way” after the word “Synod”:

PRESENT WORDING

2.103 Synodical Service Commission

2. solicit, from all appropriate sources,
suggestions or nominations of persons for the
position which is to be filled and receive nominations
from any other sources. The list of nominees shall be
published in the official periodical of the Synod at
least 4 weeks prior to the date on which the
appointment is to take place;

PROPOSED WORDING

2.103 Synodical Service Commission

2. solicit, from all appropriate sources,
suggestions or nominations of persons for the
position which is to be filled and receive nominations
from any other sources. The list of nominees shall be
published in an official periodical of the Synod or
communicated to the member congregations of the
Synod in another way at least 4 weeks prior to the
date on which the appointment is to take place;

Action: Adopted (13).

To Amend Bylaw 10.31
(Official Lists—Pensions)
RESOLUTION 4-16

Overture 4-67 (CW, p. 163)
WHEREAS, It is advantageous for the Board of