WHEREAS, The messengers of the 138th annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention have enjoyed the kind hospitality of the people of Atlanta; and
WHEREAS, The Southern Baptists of Atlanta area have made thorough preparation and extended themselves generously in meeting the needs of our convention; and
WHEREAS, The President, officers, committees, and platform personnel have guided the affairs of this convention with dignity and a Christlike spirit; and
WHEREAS, Both the Sesquicentennial Celebration Committee and the Program and Structure Study Committee have provided tireless and exemplary leadership to this historic convention.
BE IT THEREFORE RESOVLED, That we, the messengers to this the 138th annual session of the Southern Baptist Convention, express our profound gratitude to all those whose efforts have contributed to the gracious spirit, evangelistic impact, and overall effectiveness of this annual meeting.