[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 6 (Thursday, January 11, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E72-E73]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   PAYING TRIBUTE TO STEPHEN E. EWING

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                          HON. JOHN D. DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 10, 2007

  Mr. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
Stephen E. Ewing, who served the Michigan business community for over 
35 years.
  Steve retired at the end of 2006 as the Vice Chairman of DTE Energy. 
He has been an industrious and dedicated leader in Michigan for over 35 
years. Steve's career in natural gas began at Michigan Consolidated Gas 
Company, MichCon, where he held several executive positions and was 
responsible for corporate planning, personnel, administration and 
customer service from 1971 to 1985. He became the chief operating 
officer in 1985 and later the chief executive officer in 1992. Through 
his leadership, Steve helped MichCon become a founding member of the 
Heat and Warmth Fund, THAW, an organization that provides energy 
assistance to low-income families, and the National Fuel Fund Network, 
NFFN, an organization that promotes privately funded energy assistance.
  When MCN Energy Group and DTE Energy merged in 2001, MichCon became a 
subsidiary and Steve became the head of the DTE Energy Gas Unit. At DTE 
Energy, Steve worked on creating new business opportunities in natural 
gas and managed the company's external gas-related business 
relationships. Steve has been recognized for directing environmentally 
responsible natural gas exploration and production activities in 
Northern Michigan, earning DTE Energy praise and trust from northern 
Michigan's environmental community.
  Steve has also devoted his time and knowledge to the energy sector by 
serving as chairman of American Gas Association and member of the AAA 
Auto Group Club. He remains deeply involved in the Michigan community 
by serving on the boards of several economic, education, cultural, and 
health and human services organizations and businesses; as well as on 
the executive board of the Boy Scouts of America's Detroit Area Council 
and the National Petroleum Council. Throughout his career, Steve has 
been a mentor to his employees, instilling in them the successful 
leadership qualities that he employed in his executive capacities. 
Steve is a true pioneer in energy matters and the State of Michigan is 
grateful for his 35 years of service.

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  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in extending the 
appreciation of the U.S. House of Representatives to Stephen E. Ewing 
for his lifelong work in the energy sector, and in wishing him an 
enjoyable and adventurous retirement.

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