Village of Avon, New York

Mayoral Proclamation

Honoring Tom Wahl on the Occasion of His 95th Birthday

WHEREAS, Tom Wahl Sr., a proud Korean War veteran, entrepreneur, and community leader, founded Tom Wahl's in 1955 in the Village of Avon;

WHEREAS, through hard work, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to quality, he built Tom Wahl's into a beloved regional institution;

WHEREAS, Tom Wahl's has become a cornerstone of the Avon community and a source of pride for generations;

WHEREAS, his business has provided meaningful first jobs and life lessons for countless young people;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Hayes, Mayor of the Village of Avon, New York, do hereby proclaim April 1, 2026 as "Tom Wahl Day"

in celebration of his 95th Birthday and his extraordinary contributions to the Village of Avon.

Presented this 1st day of April, 2026.

Robert Hayes, Mayor, Village of Avon

Today at Tom Wahl’s, Mayor Hayes stated “Tom, on behalf of the entire Village of Avon, it’s truly an honor to recognize you on your 95th birthday.

What you built here is so much more than a restaurant. Tom Wahl’s has been a gathering place, a first job for so many of our young people, and a cornerstone of what makes Avon feel like home.

Through your hard work, your values, and the way you treated people, you’ve left a lasting mark on this community—one that spans generations.

It’s my privilege, as Mayor, to present this proclamation declaring April 1st as ‘Tom Wahl Day’ in the Village of Avon.

Thank you—for everything you’ve given to this community, and for the example you’ve set for all of us.”