Senate Resolution 1086
By: Senators Kemp of the 38th, Harrell of the 40th, Jones II of the 22nd, Mangham of the
55th and Payne of the 54th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Deaundra "Deedee" Metzger; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Deaundra "Deedee" Metzger is a distinguished and award-winning hairstylist
and department head in television and film whose creativity, excellence, and leadership have
brought honor to the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, she received the Outstanding Hairstyling Award at the 57th NAACP Image
Awards for her exceptional work on the critically acclaimed series Reasonable Doubt, a
testament to her remarkable talent and dedication to her craft; and
WHEREAS, this recognition marks her second NAACP Image Award nomination, having
previously been nominated for her outstanding work on the acclaimed film Till; and
WHEREAS, in 2022, she was recognized as one of Variety's 10 Artisans to Watch, further
solidifying her status as a rising and influential leader within the entertainment industry; and
WHEREAS, as a department head, Ms. Metzger has demonstrated exemplary leadership,
overseeing professional hair teams while ensuring continuity, artistic excellence, and
authenticity in storytelling across television and film productions; and
WHEREAS, beyond her professional accomplishments, she is the co-founder and executive
producer of the Leading Beauty Industry (LBI) Awards, an annual gala and educational
symposium dedicated to uplifting beauty professionals and fostering mentorship, education,
and business development within the industry; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Metzger is also committed to community service, serving as executive
director of Banneker Class of 1989, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides mentorship
and scholarship opportunities for students of Benjamin E. Banneker High School in College
Park, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, through her artistry, leadership, and service, Deaundra "Deedee" Metzger
continues to inspire future generations while making a lasting impact both within the
entertainment industry and throughout her community; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
distinguished Georgian be appropriately honored.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
recognize and commend Deaundra "Deedee" Metzger for her extraordinary achievements
and extend their sincerest best wishes for continued success and impact.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Deaundra
"Deedee" Metzger.