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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Carol and Jeff Zwiener of Austin celebrated their |
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40th wedding anniversary on March 30, 2025, and they may indeed |
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reflect with joy on the rewarding relationship they have shared; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. and Mrs. Zwiener met on a blind date at Matt's |
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El Rancho in Austin, and they continued to see each other while Jeff |
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finished medical school in San Antonio; on March 30, 1985, they |
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exchanged the vows of matrimony, and over the course of their |
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marriage, they have found in each other a loving life partner; and |
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WHEREAS, Carol and Jeff count among their blessings a fine |
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family that includes their children, Erin, Kristin, Daniel, and |
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William, as well as their grandchildren, Lark, Kirra, Tres, Wylie, |
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and Penny, with whom they treasure spending many special occasions; |
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the couple's current favorite child is their toy schnauzer, Teddy; |
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as respected members of their community, the couple lived in Irving |
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and Highland Village before returning to Jeff's hometown of Austin; |
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both plant enthusiasts, Carol serves as the volunteer florist for |
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weddings and special events for families and friends and Jeff won |
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the neighborhood gardening award for his native Texas landscaping; |
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as lovers of the great outdoors, Carol and Jeff enjoy exploring the |
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world together including Big Bend National Park (an important place |
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in their courtship), the Grand Canyon, the Badlands of South |
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Dakota, Yellowstone National Park, sailing across the Caribbean, |
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swimming with manatees in Florida, and camping at too many Texas |
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State Parks to name; the couple shares a passion for athletics, are |
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avid University of Texas fans, watch everything from golf to tennis |
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to football together, and both coached their children's soccer, |
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softball, and baseball teams; they continue to nurture their |
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relationship with regular date nights at Giovanni's Table and |
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Buenos Aires Cafe, walks along Barton Creek, building furniture for |
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family members together, cutthroat card games, and luring rare |
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songbirds to their backyard; and |
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WHEREAS, For four decades, Carol and Jeff Zwiener have |
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brought to their marriage laughter, kindness, and devotion, and it |
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is a pleasure to honor them for their enduring commitment; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That Carol and Jeff Zwiener be congratulated on |
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their 40th wedding anniversary and that they be extended sincere |
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best wishes for continued happiness. |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Carol and Jeff Zwiener on their |
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40th wedding anniversary. |