85R33917 MDM-D By: Craddick H.R. No. 2533 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, June 17, 2017, marks the 50th wedding anniversary of Ed and Susan Auler of Austin, and this joyous event provides a fitting opportunity to reflect on their rewarding journey together as husband and wife; and WHEREAS, Ed Auler and the former Susan Teeple were joined in matrimony in 1967 at Highland Park Presbyterian Church in Dallas; over the years, they have been blessed with a treasured family that includes their children, Chad and Mark, as well as five grandchildren, Yates, Charles, Ash, Daisy, and Shelby; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Auler founded Fall Creek Vineyards several years after a trip to France in 1973, and they have built it into a highly respected and award-winning business with locations in Tow and Driftwood; they organized the first Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival, and their wines have been served at several presidential inaugurations and state dinners as well as at special functions hosted by the Texas governor and speaker of the house; involved with numerous nonprofits, the couple enjoy traveling and outdoor activities in their leisure time; and WHEREAS, The five decades of marriage that Mr. and Mrs. Auler have shared is eloquent affirmation of the meaning of love and commitment, and their enduring union is an inspiration to all who know them; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Ed and Susan Auler on their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the couple as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.