SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 18
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Michael Ewing
 
         WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
  meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and
  friends of Michael Shannon Ewing of Austin, who passed away on
  January 18, 2025, at the age of 55; and
 
         WHEREAS, The son of Frank Irwin Ewing and Colleen Shannon
  Ewing, Mike Ewing was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on October 17,
  1969, and grew up with the company of his beloved sister, Anne; he
  graduated from Wesleyan University and the University of Houston
  Law Center, where he was a dynamic member of the editorial board
  of the Houston Journal of International Law; and
 
         WHEREAS, After moving to Austin to work for Apple,
  Mr. Ewing embarked on an exemplary career in public service; from
  2004 to 2008, he was employed in the legal division of the Texas
  Legislative Council, and he went on to join the government
  affairs office of the Employees Retirement System of Texas; known
  for his diligence, skill, and keen intellect, he took on daunting
  tasks with focused energy; one memorable example occurred when
  legislators requested a plan to revamp state retirement
  procedures, and he produced a detailed draft over the course of a
  single weekend; and
 
         WHEREAS, Mr. Ewing formed many lasting friendships among
  his colleagues and other acquaintances; he enjoyed thoughtful
  conversations, lively debates, sharing stories, and providing
  always reliable recommendations on Austin's music and food
  scenes, especially up-to-the-minute intel on barbecue joints;
  fascinated by the "golden age" television series of the early
  2000s, he formed a TV club for fellow afficionados, and he
  enjoyed his own moment in the media spotlight in 2015, when he
  demonstrated his knowledge and quick wit as a contestant on
  Jeopardy!; in addition, he regularly participated in trivia
  gatherings with a group that included other former Jeopardy!
  contestants; while loyal to his Ohio roots, he was a proud
  Austinite and great fan of Austin FC soccer, The University of
  Texas at Austin football team, and Formula 1 racing; above all,
  he loved spending time with those he cared about, and he was
  deeply devoted to his sister and her children; and
 
         WHEREAS, While the death of Mike Ewing brings tremendous
  sorrow to all those who had the good fortune to know him, they
  will forever treasure their memories of his irrepressible
  curiosity, his wonderfully dry sense of humor, and his
  enduring warmth and kindness; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Michael Shannon
  Ewing and extend sincere condolences to the members of his
  family: to his sister, Anne Cole, and her husband, Chris; to his
  nieces, Roxy and Meg; and to his other relatives and many
  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 Mike Ewing.
 
  Huffman
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on January 29, 2025, by
    a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate