SR 10 — Celebrating the life of Alan Earl Casteen.

SESSION INTRODUCEDENROLLED 24101103D SENATE RESOLUTION NO.

10 IE Offered January 23, 2024 N Celebrating the life of Alan Earl Casteen.

TN ––––––––––R Patron––JordanAgreed Rto ––––––––––by the Senate, January 25, 2024 WHEREAS, Alan Earl Casteen, an honorable member of the Army National Guard, accomplished O financial advisor, dedicated public servant, and a beloved member of the Isle of Wight community, died on SeptemberWHEREAS, 15,Alan 2023;"Al" Casteen was eager to serve his country and ensure the safety and well-being L of his community, joining the Army National Guard after graduating high school;

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and R WHEREAS, an honorary member of the Isle of Wight Volunteer Rescue Squad, Al Casteen waswill heraldedbe aroundfondly townremembered for his generous tendency to gift free ice cream vouchers to every police officer, citWHEREAS, Al Casteen was a founder and multi-termdearly presidentmissed ofby thehis Portsmouthloving Streetwife Rod Association, a local club of automobile54 enthusiasts,members which provided him an outlet for his passion for cars and afriends; network of close friends over the past half century;

andnow, Stherefore, WHEREAS, Al Casteen will be fondlyitd rememberedLana, and dearlytheir missedfamilies; by his loving wife of 54 1 years, Newanna;

hisand children,numerous Taraleighother andfamily Lana,RESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of Alan Earl Casteen, a cherished member of the Isle of Wight community whose kindness and theirgenerosity families;were an insRESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Alan Earl Casteen as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's respect for his memory.

and numerous other family0 members and friends;

now, therefore, be it Casteen, a cherished member of the Isle of Wight community whose kindness and generosity were an inspiration to all who knew him;

and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Alan Earl Casteen as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's respect for his memory.