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HR948 • 2025

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Cernosek Wrecker Service.

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Cernosek Wrecker Service.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Cain
Last action
2025-05-23
Official status
05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 7:21PM
Effective date
Not listed

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Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Cernosek Wrecker Service.

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Cernosek Wrecker Service.

What This Bill Does

  • Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Cernosek Wrecker Service.

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Bill History

  1. 2025-05-23 Texas Legislature Online

    Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar

  2. 2025-05-23 Texas Legislature Online

    Laid before the House

  3. 2025-05-23 Texas Legislature Online

    Adopted

  4. 2025-05-23 Texas Legislature Online

    Nonrecord vote recorded in Journal

  5. 2025-05-23 Texas Legislature Online

    Reported enrolled

  6. 2025-05-22 Texas Legislature Online

    Considered in Local & Consent Calendars

  7. 2025-04-30 Texas Legislature Online

    Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

  8. 2025-04-24 Texas Legislature Online

    Filed

Official Summary Text

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Cernosek Wrecker Service.

Current Bill Text

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89(R) HR 948 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

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