Georgia CommonsHR 1827: Thomas "Tommy's" Barber Shop; commend
Last action March 19, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution congratulates Thomas "Tommy's" Barber Shop in Buckhead on its 66th anniversary and commends its decades of service to the community.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Thomas "Tommy's" Barber Shop, a Buckhead business founded in September 1959 by Gilmer "Tommy" Thomas Sr. The resolution notes the shop reached its 66th anniversary in September 2025 and highlights its history of serving notable Georgians and its tradition of collecting commemorative Coca-Cola bottles. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally congratulates the barbershop, commends it for its years of operation, and wishes it continued success. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the barbershop.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates Thomas "Tommy's" Barber Shop on its 66th anniversary of operation in Buckhead, Georgia.
- Commends the barbershop for its history of community service and successful operation since 1959.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the barbershop.
- Contains no changes to Georgia law, funding, or regulations, as it is a purely ceremonial recognition.
Who it affects
This resolution directly affects Thomas "Tommy's" Barber Shop and its owners and staff, who receive the formal recognition. It has no legal or regulatory effect on any other business, industry, or group of Georgians.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical legal effect and changes nothing about how the barbershop operates or is regulated. Its significance is symbolic: it gives the business formal recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives for its long history in Buckhead.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause congratulates the barbershop on its 66th anniversary and commends its many years of successful operation.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to the barbershop.
- The preamble (whereas clauses) recounts the shop's 1959 founding, its notable customers, and its Coca-Cola commemorative bottle collection but creates no legal obligations.
From the bill
“the members of this body congratulate Thomas "Tommy's" Barber Shop upon the grand occasion of its 66th anniversary; commend it for its many years of successful operation; and extend best wishes for its continued growth, development, and success.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Matthew Gambill (R, HD-015)
- Trey Kelley (R, HD-016)
- Deborah Silcox (R, HD-053)
- Lauren McDonald (R, HD-026)
- Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Buckhead
- small business recognition
- Georgia House of Representatives