The Southern Baptist Convention in this 122nd session expresses heartfelt appreciation to the Baptist General Convention of Texas, the Union Association, and the citizens of Houston for their fine Christian hospitality.
We acknowledge our debt of gratitude to the local committees for many courtesies, services, and accommodations that have made our stay a pleasant one.
We extend a special thanks to the press, radio and television for the interesting and adequate coverage of the sessions and the other pertinent activities of the Convention.
We commend the officers of the Convention, President Jimmy R. Allen, Vice-President A. Douglas Watterson Jr. and William L. Self for their fair, knowledgeable, and patient presiding.
The Committee on Order of Business is especially thanked for arranging and conducting a stimulating, informative, and challenging program.
The messengers of this Convention cannot easily forget the gracious spirit of all our friends in Christ who sought so diligently to provide every need.