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Live Oak Trees Dedicated to Local Czech Center Pioneers

  • One of the six trees was dedicated in honor of the late Richard Cernosek of La Grange. Pictured beside the tree are his children and widow: Chris, Molly and Carmen Cernosek. Photos by Andy Behlen
    One of the six trees was dedicated in honor of the late Richard Cernosek of La Grange. Pictured beside the tree are his children and widow: Chris, Molly and Carmen Cernosek. Photos by Andy Behlen
  • The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center dedicated six live oak trees on the grounds of the Czech Village at the Fairgrounds in La Grange on Saturday, March 13. Photos by Andy Behlen
    The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center dedicated six live oak trees on the grounds of the Czech Village at the Fairgrounds in La Grange on Saturday, March 13. Photos by Andy Behlen
  • TCHCC President Retta Chandler (center) reacts after Mark Hermes (right) made a surprise announcement that one of the trees would be dedicated in her honor.
    TCHCC President Retta Chandler (center) reacts after Mark Hermes (right) made a surprise announcement that one of the trees would be dedicated in her honor.
The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center dedicated six live oak trees on the grounds of the Center’s Czech Village in La Grange on Saturday afternoon, March 13. The trees were planted in honor of several Czech descendents both living and deceased who have been deeply involved with TCHCC. TCHCC Manager Mark Hermes spoke during the ceremony and said the trees represented the roots planted in…

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