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HR 455

Honoring Car 1 on its One Hundredth Anniversary.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Jim Hoops

Ohio recognizes Car 1 for reaching 100 years, highlighting its family leadership, high standards, and contribution of small, family-owned businesses to Ohio’s economy.

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Bill Summary · HR 455

Overview

  • Type: House Resolution (H. R. No. 455)
  • Session: 136th General Assembly, Regular Session 2025-2026
  • Sponsor: Rep. Hoops (co-sponsor listed as Jim Hoops)
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Title: Honoring Car 1 on its One Hundredth Anniversary
  • Status: Adopted June 3, 2026

Purpose and Intent

The resolution honors and celebrates Car 1 on the occasion of its centennial in 2026. It recognizes the company’s long-standing service, family ownership, and contributions to Ohio’s economy and community.

Key Provisions and Content

  • Acknowledges Car 1 as a centennial enterprise, originally founded in 1926.
  • Describes Car 1 as Archbold Auto Wrecking at its founding, established by C.J. and John Nofzinger.
  • Commends the management, staff, and four generations of involvement by the Nofzinger and Baus families.
  • Notes Car 1’s commitment to professionalism, industry standards, and customer service.
  • Emphasizes the importance of entrepreneurship and small, family-owned businesses to Ohio’s economic well-being.
  • States the General Assembly’s honor and salute to Car 1 as one of Ohio’s finest businesses.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to transmit a duly authenticated copy of the resolution to Car 1.

Affected Parties

  • Car 1 (the business, formerly Archbold Auto Wrecking): receives formal recognition from the Ohio House.
  • Nofzinger and Baus families (longtime associated owners/partners) are highlighted for their role.
  • General public and Ohio business community: benefits from acknowledgment of local entrepreneurship.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • The resolution passed and was adopted on June 3, 2026.
  • As a ceremonial resolution, it does not impose legal duties, regulatory changes, or funding.
  • The Clerk of the House is instructed to deliver the authenticated copy to Car 1.

Summary

HR 455 is a non-binding ceremonial measure praising Car 1 for reaching its 100th year in business, acknowledging its origins, family leadership, and sustained commitment to high standards and customer service. It highlights the importance of small, family-owned enterprises to Ohio’s economy and directs formal recognition to the company.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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