WHEREAS, The messengers of the Southern Baptist Convention are enjoying the gracious hospitality of the people of Pittsburgh for the first time; and
WHEREAS, The hotel and restaurant personnel, police, and civic leaders have made an outstanding effort to make our stay pleasant and productive, in spite of some difficulties; and
WHEREAS, The Southern Baptists of the Greater Pittsburgh Association and the Baptist Convention of Pennsylvania–South Jersey have given freely and untiringly of their time and energy to make this Convention a success; and
WHEREAS, The leaders and members of other denominations have welcomed us warmly and have sought to help us in many ways; and
WHEREAS, The facilities and the personnel of the Civic Arena have served well the needs of this Convention; and
WHEREAS, The press, radio, and television personnel have covered effectively the sessions and other pertinent activities of the Convention; and
WHEREAS, The officers and committees of the Convention have worked diligently to lead the Convention to effectively do its work; and
WHEREAS, President James T. Draper, Jr. has held high the claims of Christ and has courageously called the Convention to the priorities of missions and evangelism;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the messengers of the Southern Baptist Convention meeting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 14-16, 1983, express our profound gratitude to all of these who have contributed so much to the spirit and effectiveness of the 126th annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention.