HR 545: Mensch, Steve; condolences

This resolution is a ceremonial measure from the Georgia House of Representatives that pays tribute to Steve Mensch after his death on December 6, 2024. It recounts his personal life, including his childhood in New York, his love of tennis, hockey, and scuba diving, and his work earning a pilot's license and building his own airplane. The resolution also highlights his professional career in Georgia's film industry, noting his role in advocating for the state's film tax credits and his leadership at studios such as Turner Studios, Third Rail Studios, and Tyler Perry Studios. It formally expresses the House's regret at his passing and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to his family. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' regret over the death of Steve Mensch on December 6, 2024.
• Recounts Mensch's personal life, career in Georgia's film and television industry, and civic involvement as a matter of official record.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Mensch's family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, as it is a ceremonial resolution rather than legislation.

This resolution directly concerns the family of Steve Mensch, who will receive a copy of it, and reflects recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives. It has no regulatory or legal effect on the general public, businesses, or government agencies.

The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians generally; its significance is symbolic, formally recording the Georgia House's tribute to a person who contributed to the growth of the state's film industry and providing his family with an official memorial document.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Mensch's early life, aviation pursuits, and career in Georgia's film industry, including work on tax credits that helped establish the state's film production industry.
• The resolved clause has the House join in honoring Mensch's life and memory and expressing regret at his passing.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available to Mensch's family.

1. 2025-03-06House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-06House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-06House Hopper (House)

• Ron Stephens (R, HD-164)Primary sponsor
• Butch Parrish (R, HD-158)
• Al Williams (D, HD-168)
• Kasey Carpenter (R, HD-4)
• Mary Margaret Oliver (D, HD-84)

• ceremonial resolution
• Georgia film industry
• condolence resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives