# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1944_S407
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Miscellaneous Matters "407

-Missions, died 1942, have generously. given of. their time _
-on behalf of the Church through special service; there-

nerable President, John W. Behnken, health of body and spirit
¢ has greatly blessed our Synod through his wise and capable
istration; therefore be it ,
ssolued, That we as a Synod hereby express our sincere
ratitude to God for bestowing upon us the service and blessing
this able: leadership, and that we furthermore bespeak for him
prayers of a loyal and grateful membership.
10. Wxereas, The honorable Vice-Presidents of Synod, Rev.
arms, Rev. G. Christian Barth, Rev. A. Brunn, Rev. H. Grueber,
yé rendered willing and effective assistance to President Behn-
“and a
WHEREAS, The Secretary, Rev. M.F.Kretzmann, and the As-
tant Secretary, Prof. Paul F. Bente, as well as the Treasurer,
r Ww. H. Schlueter, have given generously of their time and energy
the cause of Synod; and
“Wuereas, The congregations of these respective officials have
lingly shared with Synod the services of these valued men;
erefore be it
Resolved, That we gratefully acknowledge this work of love
nd pray divine blessing upon them.
11.. Wuereas, The Saginaw Centennial Committee has exerted
very, possible effort to make this convention a memorable one
m every standpoint; and _
:; Wuereas, The people of the Saginaw Valley have combined
their efforts to: make the delegates comfortable and their sojourn
happy one; and
_ Wuereas, The Saginaw Board of Education granted permission
to use the building. and facilities of Arthur Hill High School for
the sessions and other activities of this convention; and
_Wuereas, The Saginaw News, the Associated Press, and the
» Blue Network, have co-operated with our Synodical Press Com-
+ mittee in bringing our convention to the attention of the general
public; therefore be it ;
Resolved, That we are deeply giateful for the generous hos-
- pitality and the kind co-operation of these fellow-members and
‘friends.