Resolutions:Memorials

Resolutions:Memorials

Resolutions to be presented to the Voting Members of the 2025 Southwestern Texas Synod Assembly must be signed by two voting members of the assembly and submitted to the Southwestern Texas Synod via electronic form. Resolutions received by March 3, 2025, will be included in the Bulletin of Reports. Resolutions not received by March 3, 2025, may be received by the Assembly according to the guidelines S7.11.04 in the Constitution, Bylaws and Continuing Resolutions.

S7.11.04 RESOLUTIONS: a. Any resolution, memorial or other main motion not germane to the matter before a regular meeting of the Synod Assembly or on the assembly agenda shall be submitted in writing, supported by the signatures of at least two voting members, to the secretary of their synod no later than 60 days before the beginning of the meeting of the Synod Assembly. Such matters shall be referred as required by the chapter to the Committee on Reference and Counsel or Synod Council, which shall report such matters and their recommendations thereon to the voting members of the Synod Assembly in writing at least 10 days before the beginning of the meeting of the Synod Assembly. b. Any matter not submitted in advance as required by subsection (a) of this bylaw, but submitted at least 7 days before the beginning of the meeting of the Synod Assembly, may be considered or acted on by that meeting of the Synod Assembly only with 1) the recommendation of the Synod Council; 2) the recommendation of the Committee on Reference and Counsel; or 3) a majority vote of the Synod Assembly. c. Any matter required by this bylaw to be submitted in advance that is not submitted at least 7 days prior to the beginning of the meeting of the Synod Assembly shall only be considered and acted upon by that meeting of the Synod Assembly where there is a substantial need to act on the matter without the opportunity for deliberation as contemplated by this bylaw, as determined by a 2/3 vote of the Synod Assembly.

Date Submitted

Resolution Title*

By entering the names below ("signing"), it is understood and agreed that the individuals must be voting members of the assembly. Registration and voting status will verified by synod staff.

Submitted by: Individual 1*

First & Last Name

Individual 1's Congregation & City*

Individual 1's Email Address*

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Submitted by: Individual 2*

First & Last Name

Individual 2's Congregation & City*

Individual 2's Email Address*

Comment

Begin each statement or paragraph describing or explaining the purpose of the resolution with "Whereas."

(The character limit is 4,000, so enter all whereas statements together with a blank line between each.)

Whereas*

Begin each recommended action, statement or paragraph with "therefore, let it be resolved" or "be it further resolved."

(The character limit is 4,000, so enter all resolved statements together with a blank line between each.)

Resolved*

Implications of the resolution (if adopted)*

What is the financial impact of this resolution on our synod budget? If expenditures are required, what are the sources of income anticipated to accomplish the purpose of the resolution?*

What are the personnel implications within our synod - or churchwide? Who will be responsible for implementation of the resolution?*

How does this resolution enhance and forward the mission of the church and our synod?*

Thank you for completing the online resolution form. This resolution has been forwarded to the Secretary of the Synod.

Resolutions received by March 3, 2025, will be included in the Bulletin of Reports. Resolutions not received by March 3, 2025, may be received by the Assembly according to the guidelines S7.11.04 in the Constitution, Bylaws and Continuing Resolutions.

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