HR948 - Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Cernosek Wrecker Service.

      H.R. No. 948       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Cernosek Wrecker Service in Pasadena and Deer Park   is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025, and this occasion   provides a welcome opportunity to recognize the business and its   founder and owner, Larry Cernosek; and          WHEREAS, First establishing Cernosek Wrecker in Houston in   1975, Mr. Cernosek moved the business to Deer Park in 1981 and   expanded the enterprise to include an automotive shop, Deer Park   Paint & Body; over the years, Mr. Cernosek has been very active in   his industry, serving several terms as chair of the Texas Towing and   Storage Association and holding membership in the Texas Motor   Transportation Association, which he previously led as president;   he was inducted into the International Towing and Recovery Hall of   Fame in 2000 and the Texas Towing Hall of Fame in 2003; and          WHEREAS, Engaged in the wider community as well, Mr. Cernosek   has been involved with both the Deer Park and Pasadena Chambers of   Commerce; he has also served on the business development board at   Sterling Bank and as treasurer of The Rose, a nonprofit   organization that offers breast cancer screening and diagnostic   services; in addition, he has held leadership roles with North   Pasadena Community Outreach, which provides educational, health,   and after-school programs, and Sarah's House, a women's and   children's shelter; during his tenure as chair of the shelter, he   was instrumental in acquiring a building in order to serve more   individuals; among his many honors, he has received the Outstanding   Citizen of the Year and Lay Person of the Year awards from the Deer   Park Chamber and the Community Builder Award from the Deer Park   Masonic Lodge; and          WHEREAS, For half a century, Cernosek Wrecker has been a   valued member of the Lone Star State's business community, and it is   a pleasure to join in celebrating this venerable enterprise as it   marks this milestone year in its history; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of Cernosek   Wrecker Service and extend to Larry Cernosek and his staff sincere   best wishes for continued success; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for Mr. Cernosek as an expression of high regard by the   Texas House of Representatives.     Cain     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 948 was adopted by the House on May   23, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House