Brothers and sisters, President Monson
has invited me to present the names of the General Officers
and Area Seventies of the Church to you
for your sustaining vote.
It is proposed that we sustain Thomas Spencer
Monson as prophet, seer, and revelator and President
of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints;
Henry Bennion Eyring as First Counselor in the First
Presidency; and Dieter Friedrich Uchtdorf as Second Counselor
in the First Presidency.
Those in favor may manifest it.
Those opposed may manifest it.
It is proposed that we sustain Russell Marion
Nelson as President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
and the following as members of that quorum:
Russell M. Nelson, Dallin H. Oaks, M. Russell
Ballard, Robert D. Hales, Jeffrey R. Holland, David A.
Bednar, Quentin L. Cook, D. Todd Christofferson, Neil L.
Andersen, Ronald A. Rasband, Gary E. Stevenson, and Dale G.
Renlund.
Those in favor please manifest it.
Any opposed may so indicate.
It is proposed that we sustain the counselors in the First
Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
as prophets, seers, and revelators.
All in favor please manifest it.
Contrary, if there be any, by the same sign.
It is proposed that we release with appreciation
for their distinguished service Elders Daniel L. Johnson, Jairo
Mazzagardi, Kent F. Richards, and Francisco J.
Vinas as General Authority Seventies
and grant them emeritus status.
We note the service of Elder Per G. Malm,
who passed away July 26, 2016.
We express our love and heartfelt condolences
to Sister Malm and to their children and grandchildren.
Those who wish to join us in expressing gratitude
to these Brethren for their remarkable service,
please so manifest.
It is proposed that we release Alan R. Walker as an Area
Seventy.
Those who wish to express appreciation
to Brother Walker for his service, please so indicate.
It is proposed that we sustain the following
as Area Seventies: Bhanu K. Hiranandani and Sandino Roman.
All in favor please manifest it.
Those opposed, if any.
It is proposed that we sustain the other General Authorities,
Area Seventies, and General Auxiliary Presidencies
as presently constituted.
All in favor please manifest it.
Contrary, if there be any, by the same sign.
President Monson, the voting has been noted.
We invite those who may have opposed any of the proposals
to contact their stake presidents.
Brothers and sisters, thank you for your continued faith
and prayers in behalf of the leaders of the Church.