By: Barrientos S.R. No. 280 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, Valentine's Day, February 14, 1995, will be a 1-3 day long cherished and remembered by Germaine and Michael Ewing 1-4 of Austin, Texas, for on that day their beautiful daughter, 1-5 Mikal Whitney, was born at Saint David's Hospital; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Weighing eight pounds at birth and measuring 21 1-7 inches long, this healthy baby girl fulfilled her parents' dearest 1-8 wish by her arrival at 3:56 p.m.; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Germaine and Michael are filled with joy over the 1-10 coming of this long-awaited infant who has already found a 1-11 permanent place in their hearts; and 1-12 WHEREAS, This highly anticipated event at the Ewing household 1-13 has brought joy and delight not only to her parents but also to 1-14 her big brother, Tyler Dean, who heartily welcomed his little 1-15 sister into the Ewing household; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Friends and relatives of the new parents received 1-17 the exciting news with expressions of love and shared interest; 1-18 and 1-19 WHEREAS, It is truly fitting that the Texas Senate welcome 1-20 this new little Texan to the illustrious ranks of the citizenry 1-21 of this state; now, therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-23 74th Legislature, hereby extend heartiest congratulations to 2-1 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ewing on the birth of their precious child 2-2 and honor Mikal Whitney as one of the most distinguished citizens 2-3 of the State of Texas; and, be it further 2-4 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-5 Germaine and Michael Ewing as an expression of esteem from the 2-6 Texas Senate with best wishes for much future happiness. 2-7 ______________________________________ 2-8 President of the Senate 2-9 I hereby certify that the above 2-10 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-11 on February 21, 1995. 2-12 ______________________________________ 2-13 Secretary of the Senate 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 Member, Texas Senate