SR985: SR985 Thomas "Tommy's" Barber Shop; congratulate

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Thomas "Tommy's" Barber Shop, founded in Buckhead in September 1959 by Gilmer "Tommy" Thomas Sr., on the occasion of its 66th anniversary in September 2025. The resolution recounts the shop's history, including its list of notable customers and its collection of commemorative Coca-Cola bottles marking milestone anniversaries. It formally congratulates and commends the barbershop for its years of operation and wishes it continued success. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the shop, so the business has a keepsake of the honor.

• Formally congratulates and commends Thomas "Tommy's" Barber Shop on the 66th anniversary of its founding in Buckhead, Georgia.
• Recites the shop's history, notable clientele, and its collection of commemorative Coca-Cola bottles as grounds for recognition.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the barbershop.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a commendatory resolution rather than legislation amending Georgia code.

The resolution directly names Thomas "Tommy's" Barber Shop, its owner and staff, and the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare and distribute a copy. It has no regulatory effect on the public.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect; it is a public statement of appreciation. Its main real-world consequence is that the barbershop receives an official copy from the Senate acknowledging its long history and community ties.

• The whereas clauses describe the shop's founding in September 1959 by Gilmer "Tommy" Thomas Sr. and its list of notable past customers.
• The whereas clauses note the shop's collection of commemorative Coca-Cola bottles marking its 40th, 50th, 60th, and 65th anniversaries.
• The resolved clause formally congratulates and commends the shop and wishes it continued growth and success.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the barbershop.

1. 2026-03-19Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-18Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)Primary sponsor
• Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)

• Senate resolution
• Buckhead
• small business recognition
• local history