HR 1827: Thomas "Tommy's" Barber Shop; commend
Introduced version, the latest LegiScan holds · Last action March 19, 2026 · Passed
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House Resolution 1827
By: Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Kelley of the 16th, Silcox of the 53rd, McDonald III of the 26th, and Efstration of the 104th
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating and commending Thomas "Tommy's" Barber Shop; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, in September 2025, Thomas "Tommy's" Barber Shop enjoyed the rare distinction of celebrating the 66th anniversary of its founding; and
WHEREAS, founded in September 1959, in Buckhead, Georgia, by Gilmer "Tommy" Thomas Sr., this outstanding barbershop has grown from its humble beginnings to become a well-known staple in the Buckhead community; and
WHEREAS, this remarkable small business has served numerous senators, congressmen, state legislators, governors, mayors, executives, captains of industry, and professional athletes, including Coca-Cola Company Chairman Robert Woodruff, Governor Brian Kemp, Senator Johnny Isakson, Governor Joe Frank Harris, Governor Nathan Deal, Coach Vince Dooley, and Sports Reporter Furman Bisher, as well as many local residents; and
WHEREAS, Thomas "Tommy's" Barber Shop started collecting commemorative Coca-Cola bottles in 1977 and is currently the only business in the world that Coca-Cola has produced four commemorative bottles recognizing their 40th, 50th, 60th, and 65th year in business; and
WHEREAS, the barbers of Thomas "Tommy's" Barber Shop support their community by unselfishly devoting innumerable hours of their time and talents to the area; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this extraordinary barbershop be appropriately recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that 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. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Thomas "Tommy's" Barber Shop.