SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 139
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 State of Texas, 89th
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 from
the Texas Senate.
Campbell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 26, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate