Christopher Robert Decker was an English United Church clergyman, businessman and politician in Newfoundland and Labrador.
10 Facts About Chris Decker
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The son of Alan Decker and Leah Simms, he was born in St Anthony and grew up in Roddickton.
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Chris Decker attended high school in Roddickton and Prince Of Wales College and went on to receive a BA from Memorial University and a Master of Divinity from Pine Hill Divinity Hall in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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Chris Decker served as a minister in various places in Canada.
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In 1972, Chris Decker returned to Roddickton, where he operated several businesses and served two terms as mayor.
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Chris Decker served as member and chair for the Strait of Belle Isle Integrated School Board and for the Vinland Integrated School Board.
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Chris Decker served on the Integrated Education Council for Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Chris Decker was a member of the board of regents for Memorial University and served as chair from 2002 to 2003.
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Chris Decker was elected to the Newfoundland assembly in 1985; he was reelected in 1989,1993 and 1996.
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Chris Decker served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of Health, as Minister of Justice and Attorney General and as Minister of Education.