WHEREAS, The Southern Baptist Convention is enjoying the gracious hospitality of Kansas City for the fifth time, and
WHEREAS, The facilities of Bartle Hall are of exceptional quality and have served well the needs of this Convention, and
WHEREAS, The city officials and other civic leaders, the Police Department, the bus and taxi operators, and the management of hotels and motels, all have spared no effort in assisting the messengers in the work of this Convention, and
WHEREAS, Baptists of the Kansas City region, working under the leadership of Olan Runnels, chairman of the Local Arrangements Committee, have served untiringly in providing the necessary supports for this meeting, and
WHEREAS, Midwestern Seminary faculty and students have graciously given so freely and untiringly of their time and energy to make this Convention a success, and
WHEREAS, The newspapers, radio, and television personnel have been exceptionally gracious in their coverage of the activities of this Convention.
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, That we express our profound gratitude to all of these who have contributed so much to the enjoyment of our visit and the efficiency of our work.