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19 | 25 | | WHEREAS, Malcolm Custalow was a devoted law-enforcement officer and first responder who dedicated more than 25 years to the safety and well-being of communities in the Commonwealth; and |
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21 | 27 | | WHEREAS, Malcolm Custalow embarked upon his law-enforcement career in 1999 as a deputy with the King William County Sheriff's Office and was promoted to the rank of sergeant in 2016; and |
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23 | 29 | | WHEREAS, Malcolm Custalow later served with the West Point Sheriff's Office and as a water marine police officer before ultimately returning to the King William County Sheriff's Office as a court deputy in 2024; and |
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25 | 31 | | WHEREAS, in recognition of his accomplishments in keeping the roadways of King William County safe, Malcolm Custalow was presented an award by Mothers Against Drunk Driving in 2007; and |
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27 | 33 | | WHEREAS, Malcolm Custalow's legacy of service was known throughout the Greater Richmond area, and he was admired by all who knew him for his bravery, honesty, and integrity; and |
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29 | 35 | | WHEREAS, Malcolm Custalow was an avid outdoorsman and an accomplished hunter and fisherman; and |
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31 | 37 | | WHEREAS, Malcolm Custalow was an enrolled citizen of the Mattaponi Indian Tribe, and he proudly honored and celebrated his Native American heritage and community; and |
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33 | 39 | | WHEREAS, Malcolm Custalow was guided throughout his life by his abiding Baptist faith, which informed his values and his unwavering commitment to helping others in need; and |
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35 | 41 | | WHEREAS, Malcolm Custalow will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his loving wife of 27 years, Robin; his children, Raleigh, Lili, and Dakota, and their families; his father, Malcolm, Sr.; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it |
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37 | 43 | | RESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of Malcolm Tecumseh Custalow, Jr., a revered member of the King William County community whose dedication and service were an inspiration to all who knew him; and, be it |
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39 | 45 | | RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Malcolm Tecumseh Custalow, Jr., as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's respect for his memory. |
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