SR356: SR356 Mensch, Steve; condolences

This is a memorial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate honoring Steve Mensch, who died on December 6, 2024. The resolution recounts his personal life, including his upbringing in New York, his love of tennis, hockey, and scuba diving, and his pursuit of a pilot's license and volunteer work with the Young Eagles aviation program for youth. It also details his professional career in Georgia's film industry, where he advocated for the state's film tax credits and helped develop studios including Turner Studios, Third Rail Studios, and Tyler Perry Studios. The resolution formally expresses the Senate's regret at his passing and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to his family.

• Formally honors the life and memory of Steve Mensch on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
• Expresses the Senate's deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Mensch's family.
• Recites biographical details about his personal life, aviation pursuits, and career in Georgia's film and television industry.

This resolution directly concerns the family of Steve Mensch, including his wife Danila Pirochta Mensch and his children Charles, Adelayna, and Josephine, as well as members of the Georgia Senate who adopt it.

While it does not change any law, the resolution provides an official state tribute recognizing Mensch's contributions to Georgia's film and television industry, including his advocacy for the tax credits that helped build the state's film production business.

• The resolution's whereas clauses recount Mensch's personal life, aviation career, and role in developing Georgia film studios such as Turner Studios and Tyler Perry Studios.
• The first resolving clause states the Senate joins in honoring his life and memory and expresses regret at his passing.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to his family.

1. 2025-03-10Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-06Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Brandon Beach (R, SD-021)Primary sponsor
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)

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