88R12717 JRI-D
By: Perry S.R. No. 179
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
a close with the passing of Michael E. Custy of Lubbock on
February 5, 2023, at the age of 75; and
WHEREAS, Born to Edward and Mary Ann Custy on October 28,
1947, in Denver, Colorado, Michael Custy graduated from Abraham
Lincoln High School in June 1966; answering his nation's call to
duty, he joined the U.S. Air Force and completed five tours in the
Vietnam War; he retired after 22 years of service at the rank of
senior master sergeant with numerous honors, including the
Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and
Outstanding Unit Award with valor; and
WHEREAS, Following his return to civilian life, Mr. Custy
earned a bachelor's degree from Wayland Baptist University and a
master's degree from Houston Baptist University; he went on to
embark on a fulfilling career with the State of Texas, and he
retired after 29 years as the regional program support director for
the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services in Lubbock;
he also taught business courses at South Plains College, and in his
leisure time, he enjoyed playing golf; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Custy married the love of his life, "Ping," on
May 22, 1975, and the couple shared a rewarding union that spanned
nearly a half century; they raised four children, Aranya, Sara,
Heather, and Elizabeth, and their treasured family grew to include
two grandsons and a great-granddaughter; a man of faith, he was an
active congregant at Christ the King Cathedral in Lubbock; and
WHEREAS, While the passing of Michael Custy brings great
sorrow to his loved ones, he leaves behind a legacy that will long
be treasured by all those who held him dear; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby pay tribute to the life of Michael E. Custy and extend
sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife,
Ngarmpis Custy; to his daughters, Aranya Suyabodha, Sara Rush,
Heather Weber, and Elizabeth McCormick; to his grandchildren, Brian
Williams and Mike Weber; to his great-grandchild, Charlotte
Williams; to his siblings, Danny, Tim, Pat, Dennis, and Kevin
Custy, Kay Moore, Colleen Lorenz, Maureen Roben, and Eileen Hendee;
and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this
day, it do so in memory of Michael Custy.