SR18 - In memory of Michael Shannon Ewing of Austin.

        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