[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 143 (Tuesday, September 2, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E802]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING TOM COUSINS

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                     HON. EARL L. ``BUDDY'' CARTER

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 2, 2025

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life 
and legacy of Tom Cousins.
  Tom Cousins was one of the most influential figures in Georgia's 
history, transforming Atlanta into one of the Nation's leading cities.
  At just 16, he enrolled at the University of Georgia, earning a 
degree in finance and graduating in the top ten percent of his class.
  After graduation, he served in the United States Air Force, rising to 
the rank of First Lieutenant.
  Following his service, he founded a real estate company with his 
father, becoming the largest homebuilder in Georgia.
  Tom later purchased key properties in downtown Atlanta and was 
instrumental in relocating the St. Louis Hawks to the city.
  Beyond business, he led the East Lake revitalization project, turning 
the neighborhood into a thriving urban community.
  His vision and leadership left an enduring mark on Georgia and its 
capital.
  Today, we remember Tom Cousins for his extraordinary contributions.

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