By: Zwiener 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.