As Offered

136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 455

2025-2026

Representative Hoops

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring Car 1 on its One Hundredth Anniversary.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to pay tribute to Car 1 on its Centennial; and

WHEREAS, Founded by C.J. and John Nofzinger in 1926 as Archbold Auto Wrecking, Car 1 has continually served its customers with care and dedication. Throughout the past one hundred years, its management and staff have consistently demonstrated exemplary professionalism and expertise, as well as an unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest industry standards; and

WHEREAS, Through the hard work, dedication, and dependability of each employee, as well as through the business acumen and leadership ability of its management, Car 1 has accomplished much, as evidenced by its many loyal and satisfied clients. Due to the tremendous effort and initiative displayed by this family-owned company, it has grown significantly during the past century, and this notable enterprise is certainly worthy of recognition; and

WHEREAS, Ohio's economic well-being depends on innovative entrepreneurs to provide goods and services to the citizens of our state. We are proud to note that it is through the diligence of individuals who are willing to invest in the future of their community, including all those who comprise the Nofzinger and Baus families and have been associated with Car 1 for four generations, that the State of Ohio remains a pleasant place in which to live and work; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, applaud Car 1 on the occasion of its One Hundredth Anniversary and salute it as one of Ohio's finest businesses; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to Car 1.