H.C.R. No. 27

	HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, Pioneering Texas vintner Hugo Edwin Auler passed
	away on October 14, 2023, at the age of 78, bringing a great loss to
	his family and many friends; and
	WHEREAS, The son of Mary and Hugo Auler, Ed Auler was born in
	Austin on July 28, 1945; while a student at The University of Texas
	at Austin, he met the love of his life, the former Susan Teeple, and
	they were married on June 17, 1967; he enlisted in the U.S. Army
	Reserve, and after completing his law degree, he joined the firm of
	Kendall, Randall, Finch, and Osborne; he also began running his
	family's Fall Creek Ranch in the Hill Country; in 1973, he and his
	wife traveled to France to observe a cattle operation, and at her
	suggestion, they explored the wine country, too; they ultimately
	spent just three days looking at cattle and over two weeks learning
	about wine in various regions; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Auler planted his own small vineyard at home
	within two years and quickly expanded a quarter-acre plot to seven
	and a half acres; in the 1980s, he gave up his law practice and
	purchased 400 acres along the west side of Lake Buchanan to
	establish Fall Creek Vineyards, blazing a trail for the development
	of the Hill Country as a vibrant wine region; over the years, his
	wines garnered hundreds of awards; he was a great champion of the
	state's industry and advocated for legislation that has helped it
	flourish; moreover, he was a mentor to many, and he and his wife
	founded the Austin Food and Wine Festival; and
	WHEREAS, Although wine was his passion, Mr. Auler was
	involved in the energy, real estate, and banking industries as
	well; he was a member of the advisory board of Frost Bank; dedicated
	to his community, he served on the boards of numerous
	organizations, among them St. David's Hospital Foundation and
	St. Andrew's Episcopal School; he was president of the Admirals
	Club of Austin and Tarry House; he received myriad accolades,
	including the People of Vision Award from the Texas Society to
	Prevent Blindness and the Service Award from the Colorado River
	Foundation; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Auler loved the outdoors and traveling the world
	with his wife; a pilot for 39 years, he introduced a future
	commander of the Air Force One program to flying; he enjoyed playing
	guitar and learning about history, geography, and archeology; above
	all, he was devoted to his family; he took his sons, Chad and Mark,
	on hunting and fishing trips and coached basketball when they were
	young; in later years, he delighted in spending time with his
	grandchildren and cheering them on at their athletic events and
	dance recitals; and
	WHEREAS, Admired for his kindness, patience, and dedication,
	Ed Auler lived a caring and purposeful life, and he will be
	remembered with admiration and affection by all who were privileged
	to know him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas,
	3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Hugo Edwin
	Auler and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family:
	to his wife, Susan Auler; to his children, Chad Auler and his wife,
	Stacy, and Mark Auler and his wife, Clary; to his grandchildren,
	Yates, Charles, Ash, Daisy, and Shelby Auler; to his sister, Mary
	Ann Meyers; and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it
	further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
	Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
	Ed Auler.
	Craddick
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	President of the Senate	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.C.R. No. 27 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on November 1, 2023.
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	Chief Clerk of the House
	I certify that H.C.R. No. 27 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the Senate on November 5, 2023.
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	Secretary of the Senate
	APPROVED: __________________
	Date
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	Governor