Lindsay Thomas (politician)
Robert Lindsay Thomas | |
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| Born | November 20, 1943 Patterson, Georgia, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, politician |
| Years active | 1966–present |
| Known for | U.S. Representative for Georgia's 1st congressional district (1983–1992) |
Robert Lindsay Thomas (born November 20, 1943) is an American businessman and political figure.
Hailing from Patterson, Georgia, Thomas completed his education at Patterson High School in 1961 and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Georgia in 1966. Between 1966 and 1972, he served with the 165th Tactical Airlift Group in the Georgia Air National Guard. His career included roles as a stockbroker and as the manager of Grace Acres Farm, a family enterprise located in Screven, Georgia, which he assumed control of after the passing of his uncle.
Thomas represented Georgia's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives as a Democrat for five consecutive terms spanning from 1983 until 1992. He opted not to run for another term following the conclusion of the 102nd Congress.
Following his congressional tenure, Thomas took on executive positions such as director of state governmental affairs at the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games and served as president and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. In 2002, he was appointed Senior Vice President for Governmental Relations at AGL Resources based in Atlanta. He divides his time between homes in Atlanta and Screven. Among his personal pursuits, Thomas grows red and white oak trees from acorns gathered on the grounds of the United States Capitol, distributing young trees as keepsakes.