HR1477 - Congratulating Carol and Jeff Zwiener on their 40th wedding anniversary.

      H.R. No. 1477       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Carol and Jeff Zwiener of Austin celebrated their   40th wedding anniversary on March 30, 2025, and they may indeed   reflect with joy on the rewarding relationship they have shared;   and          WHEREAS, Dr. and Mrs. Zwiener met on a blind date at Matt's   El Rancho in Austin, and they continued to see each other while Jeff   finished medical school in San Antonio; on March 30, 1985, they   exchanged the vows of matrimony, and over the course of their   marriage, they have found in each other a loving life partner; and          WHEREAS, Carol and Jeff count among their blessings a fine   family that includes their children, Erin, Kristin, Daniel, and   William, as well as their grandchildren, Lark, Kirra, Tres, Wylie,   and Penny, with whom they treasure spending many special occasions;   the couple's current favorite child is their toy schnauzer, Teddy;   as respected members of their community, the couple lived in Irving   and Highland Village before returning to Jeff's hometown of Austin;   both plant enthusiasts, Carol serves as the volunteer florist for   weddings and special events for families and friends and Jeff won   the neighborhood gardening award for his native Texas landscaping;   as lovers of the great outdoors, Carol and Jeff enjoy exploring the   world together including Big Bend National Park (an important place   in their courtship), the Grand Canyon, the Badlands of South   Dakota, Yellowstone National Park, sailing across the Caribbean,   swimming with manatees in Florida, and camping at too many Texas   State Parks to name; the couple shares a passion for athletics, are   avid University of Texas fans, watch everything from golf to tennis   to football together, and both coached their children's soccer,   softball, and baseball teams; they continue to nurture their   relationship with regular date nights at Giovanni's Table and   Buenos Aires Cafe, walks along Barton Creek, building furniture for   family members together, cutthroat card games, and luring rare   songbirds to their backyard; and          WHEREAS, For four decades, Carol and Jeff Zwiener have   brought to their marriage laughter, kindness, and devotion, and it   is a pleasure to honor them for their enduring commitment; now,   therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That Carol and Jeff Zwiener be congratulated on   their 40th wedding anniversary and that they be extended sincere   best wishes for continued happiness.          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby congratulate Carol and Jeff Zwiener on their   40th wedding anniversary.     Zwiener     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1477 was adopted by the House on June   1, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House