SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 123
WHEREAS, Dr. Steve Packer retired as pastor of First
Baptist Church of Pittsburg on April 16, 2017, following 22 years
of committed service to that congregation; and
WHEREAS, Brother Packer assumed the pulpit at First
Baptist Church of Pittsburg in 1995 and went on to guide the
church through a number of transformations, including the
addition of more than 10 acres of property and its Lighthouse
building, Family Life Center, and Life Solutions Counseling
Center; and
WHEREAS, Before joining the church, Brother Packer spent
nearly a quarter century pastoring in Dallas, Pasadena, and
McGregor, and he also worked for the Dallas Baptist Association
as the administrator of its Mount Lebanon Baptist Encampment; he
has given of his time and talents to the Executive Board of the
Baptist General Convention of Texas and the Harmony Pittsburg
Baptist Association as well as the Rotary Club; and
WHEREAS, Blessed in all his endeavors with the love and
encouragement of his wife, Donna, Brother Packer takes immense
pride in their three children, Janet, David, and Daniel, and in
their nine grandchildren; an alumnus of Howard Payne University,
he holds a doctorate from Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary; and
WHEREAS, This inspiring clergyman led First Baptist Church
of Pittsburg with conviction and compassion, and he has earned
the lasting respect and admiration of his congregants and members
of the wider community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Steve
Packer on his retirement as pastor of First Baptist Church of
Pittsburg and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Pastor Packer as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 10, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate