WHEREAS, The Southern Baptist Convention has reached this unique Bicentennial year 1976 with significant spiritual attainments, and
WHEREAS, We have witnessed a recognition of global dimensions of spiritual force for Christ and human good, and
WHEREAS, We have enjoyed the unique leadership of Jaroy Weber, who under God has been Spirit-gifted to lead our Convention in these unprecedented times, and
WHEREAS, The Convention is grateful also for the effective service of M. Hunter Riggins, Jr. (Va.), first vice-president, James Lester Monroe (Fla.), second vice-president, Clifton J. Allen (N.C.), recording secretary, W. Fred Kendall (Tenn.), registration secretary, and Porter Routh (Tenn.), treasurer.
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, That this 119th session of the Southern Baptist Convention meeting in the city of Norfolk, Virginia express our profound gratitude to our Lord for these able men.