89R23903 AMB-D
By: Cain 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.