# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_2023_S238
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Overture

Subject

Previous Action

Ov. 7-17

To Memorialize Commission on Handbook to Revise
Number of Voters for Election of Presidents of
Concordia University System Schools

2019 Res. 7-04 relocated the work of the prior
approval panel to prior to the vote of the board
of regents.

Ov. 9-04

To Reaffirm “Bottom-Up Nature of Synod”

Constitution Articles III and IV

Action: Adopted (1)
In Session 1, Omnibus B was introduced as printed in TB 2B:297–98. Motions to remove Overtures L4-19 and 5-40 failed. Omnibus B was
adopted by voice vote.

Expressions of Encouragement and Gratitude
OMNIBUS RESOLUTION C
WHEREAS, Many requests for recognition of noteworthy labors of love are brought to the Synod’s attention at every convention;
therefore be it
Resolved, That the following overtures be received as expressions of encouragement or gratitude:

Overture

Subject

Encouragement / Thanks

Ov. 6-46

To Thank the Lord of the Church for the Life and Ministry of
Rev. Dr. Laokouxang (Kou) Seying

Thanksgiving to God for the devoted life and ministry
of our esteemed brother, Rev. Dr. Seying

Action: Adopted as amended (1)
In Session 1, Omnibus C was introduced as printed in TB 1:82. It was moved, seconded, and carried to remove Ov. 6-45, “To
Declare/Encourage Recognition of the Pastor’s Wife and Honor Her in 2025,” from the omnibus and to return it to the floor committee for a
separate report. Omnibus as amended was adopted by a voice and hand vote.

238 | PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2023 (68TH) LCMS CONVENTION

Omnibus Resolutions