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2021 SPECIAL SESSION II
21300171DWHEREAS, Curtis Walton, an esteemed attorney who greatly served his country throughout his career in public service with the United States government, died on April 8, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Curtis Walton demonstrated tremendous leadership potential from a young age, volunteering for organizations like the Making a Difference Foundation, Toys for Tots, and the Salvation Army, serving on the Portsmouth Youth Advisory Commission, and helping the community whenever he could; and
WHEREAS, Curtis Walton graduated summa cum laude from Old Dominion University with a bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in economics; major highlights of his university career included roles with the student body government and internships at the General Assembly with former Senator Ken Stolle and former Senator Harry Blevins; and
WHEREAS, after briefly working in Iraq and throughout the United States, Curtis Walton attended Liberty University, earning his juris doctor in 2012; shortly thereafter, he was admitted to the United States District Court Eastern District of Virginia and the Virginia State Bar; and
WHEREAS, Curtis Walton served his country meritoriously with various agencies, including the United States Department of Homeland Security, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, and the United States Department of State; and
WHEREAS, as a refugee officer, Curtis Walton helped individuals seeking asylum in the United States determine their eligibility for immigration benefits; and
WHEREAS, at the headquarters of the United States Department of Homeland Security, Curtis Walton developed, executed, and facilitated new training programs for immigration officers across the United States; and
WHEREAS, in honor of his servant heart and his commitment to his community, Curtis Walton’s family established the CW Student Empowerment Fund to help young students on their path to brighter futures; and
WHEREAS, guided through his life by his faith, Curtis Walton enjoyed worship and fellowship with his community at Pinecrest Baptist Church in Portsmouth, where he obtained an Awana citation award and with whom he attended several mission trips; and
WHEREAS, preceded in death by his father, David, Curtis Walton will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his mother, Bonnie; his sister, Cheryl; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Curtis Walton, a respected public servant whose kindness and generosity touched countless lives; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Curtis Walton as an expression of the House of Delegates’ respect for his memory.