# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1975_S121
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120 RESOLUTIONS

be impractical, cumbersome, and costly; therefore be it
Resolved, That Overture 4-59 be respectfully declined.

Action: This resolution died since it failed to receive
action before adjournment.

To Refer Protection of Congregation’s
Property Rights to Its District

RESOLUTION 4-38
Overture 4-79 (CW, p. 200)

Wuenreas, The problems raised in Overture 4-79 are
many and diverse and vary from District to District;
therefore be it

Resolved, That Overture 4-79 be declined and the
petitioners be referred to the Board of Directors of the
Colorado District.

Action: This resolution died since it failed to receive
action before adjournment.

To Recognize Access
to District Audits

RESOLUTION 4-39

Overture 4-52 (CW, p. 194)

Wuereas, Bylaw 2.93 b 2 provides for receipt of
audits from all Districts by the Synod; and

Wuereas, The information gained by a synodical
audit may not warrant the expenditure of funds for that
purpose; and

Wuereas, Congregations may request audit informa-
tion from their respective District; therefore be it

Resolved, That we respectfully decline Resolution 4-
52.

Action: This resolution died since it failed to receive
action before adjournment.

To Note the Inclusion of
“Extension of Membership”
Provision in Survivor Plan

RESOLUTION 4-40
Overture 4-71 (CW, p. 198)

Wuereas, Matters of extension of membership pre-
viously covered in the Concordia Survivor Plan book,
Section 8.2, are covered in Section 6.1 of the new 1975
edition; therefore be it

Resolved, That Overture 4-71 be declined.

Action: This resolution died since it failed to receive
action before adjournment.

To Decline to
Change the Synod’s Name

RESOLUTION 4-41
Overture 4-21 (CW, p. 186)

WHEREAS, The name of the Synod has become asso-
ciated with a firm confessional position in the theological
world; therefore be it

Resolved, That we respectfully decline Overture 4-21.

Action: This resolution died since it failed to receive
action before adjournment.

To Hold the 1977 Convention
in Dallas

RESOLUTION 4-42
Report 4-01

Wuereas, The location of the 1977 synodical conven-
tion has not yet been determined by the Synod (Bylaw
1.39 b);

Wuereas, The convention manager advises that
about $200,000 in savings on travel costs and about 20%
savings on room costs could be expected if we were to
hold the 1977 convention in St. Louis; and

WHEREAS, The Texas District President has indicated
a willingness to hold in abeyance the District’s invitation
to Dallas, Texas, for 1977; therefore be it

Resolved, That the invitation of the Texas District to
hold the 1977 convention of the Synod in Dallas, Texas,
be accepted.

Action: Adopted as amended (11).

(The resolution had originally read: “That the 1977 conven-
tion of the Synod be held in St. Louis.” Designation of the site
was determined by a vote of 493 to 388.)

To Review and Study
Positions Relative to Finance

RESOLUTION 4-43

Wuereas, The Synod’s Board of Directors has been
studying the reorganization of the Controller’s and
Treasurer’s office and function; and

Wuereas, It is desirable periodically to review and
update such procedure and management methods; and

Wuereas, The Synod’s auditors, Ernst and Ernst,
have encouraged such a review of staff responsibilities;
therefore be it

Resolved, That the Board of Directors continue such
studies and that it develop and implement such operat-
ing procedures in the next biennium as it deems efficient
and feasible for the fiscal matters under its responsibility
within existing Bylaws; and be it further

Resolved, That the Board of Directors cooperate with
and offer recommendations to the Task Force on Organi-
zation with regard to this matter; and be it finally

Resolved, That the Board of Directors report to the
next convention and propose such changes in the Bylaws
as may be necessary.

Action: This resolution died since it failed to receive
action before adjournment.