SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 883
WHEREAS, Robert J. Posner Jr., senior pastor of Collin
Creek Church in Plano, served as Chaplain of the Day for the Texas
Senate on May 8, 2017; and
WHEREAS, A native of Cherry Point, North Carolina, Robert
Posner earned his bachelor's degree in pastoral theology from
Southeastern Free Will Baptist College in 1992, and that same
year, he began his career in ministry as pastor of Lifegate Free
Will Baptist Church in Tyler; and
WHEREAS, For the past 19 years, this respected clergyman
has ably led the congregation at Collin Creek Church; in addition
to fulfilling his pastoral duties, he also serves as chair of the
Texas Free Will Baptist Mission Board, and over the years, he has
taken part in numerous international mission trips and taught at
conferences and seminaries; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Pastor Posner is blessed
with the love and support of his wife of 33 years, Judy, and their
three children, Bethany Lopez, Anna Keller, and Nathan Posner; he
also takes great pride in his grandchildren, Levi, Nolan, Hank,
Dallas, and Denver; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Robert Posner exemplifies the highest
ideals of his vocation, and he has inspired countless Texans with
his message of faith and goodwill; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby honor Robert Posner for his service as
Chaplain of the Day and extend to him sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Pastor Posner as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Taylor of Collin
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 25, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate