SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 416
In Memory
of
Joyce Darlene Ewing
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Judge Joyce Darlene Ewing, who died
November 16, 2018, at the age of 64; and
WHEREAS, Darlene Ewing was born December 22, 1953, in
Corpus Christi, to Richard Carroll Ewing and Alpha Ann Ewing;
after her graduation from Robstown High School, she attended East
Texas State University and earned a degree from The University of
Texas School of Law; and
WHEREAS, She began her distinguished legal career by
serving with the Dallas Legal Aid Society, and she later took a
position with the Dallas County Child Support Office; she went on
to establish her own firm, and she practiced family law for 37
years before becoming judge of the 254th District Court in Dallas
County in 2017; and
WHEREAS, She had a great love of politics and served for 10
years as chair of the Dallas County Democratic Party; under her
leadership, the party began to dominate in county-wide
elections, and Democrats won every contested race between 2006
and 2012; she was also a generous donor to multiple charities and
a committed volunteer for numerous community organizations; and
WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and determination,
she dedicated her life to helping others, and her commitment to
social justice and her enthusiasm for living each day to the
fullest will not be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, She was devoted to her loving extended family, and
she leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by all
who were privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Judge Joyce Darlene Ewing; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Joyce Ewing.
Johnson, West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 18, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate