89R15391 DSH-D
By: Campbell S.R. No. 139
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Betsy Buhler of Community Bible Church in San
Antonio has enriched the lives of countless people through her work
as a chaplain; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Lebanon, Tennessee, Chaplain
Buhler was called to the ministry while still a teenager, and she
went on to volunteer at church summer camps and to become a youth
pastor; for 18 years, she worked at Lifeway, a Christian publisher
based in Nashville, Tennessee, helping coordinate the worship team
for large events hosted by the company; she moved to San Antonio in
2001 to accept a position at Community Bible Church, and for nearly
two decades, she led the congregation's media team; and
WHEREAS, In 2006, Chaplain Buhler was invited to become a
chaplain with the San Antonio Police Department after having worked
with the agency to coordinate funerals for officers killed in the
line of duty; she also served as a chaplain for the San Antonio
Silver Stars WNBA team and has acted as a spiritual resource for
CASA; and
WHEREAS, Chaplain Buhler is the founder of reFocus Today
Ministry, a nonprofit organization established in 2013 that
provides chaplaincy, pastoral, and counseling services in a range
of settings, including hospitals, businesses, and first responder
agencies; in recognition of her wide-ranging work, she has been
honored as "Chaplain to the City" and is also known by her nickname,
"Chappy B"; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed chaplain has exemplified the highest
standards of her calling, and her many good works have earned her
the lasting admiration and respect of all who know her; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature
hereby honor Chaplain Betsy Buhler for her service in the ministry
and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Chaplain Buhler as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.