House Resolution 545
By: Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Parrish of the 158th, Williams of the 168th,
Carpenter of the 4th, and Oliver of the 84th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Steve Mensch; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Steve Mensch on December 6, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Steve Mensch was raised in Goshen, New York, where he demonstrated early
determination and skill as a member of the Boy Scouts as well as claimed victory in the
Pinewood Derby, a celebrated Cub Scouts racing event; and
WHEREAS, he cultivated a lifelong passion for tennis and hockey from a young age,
continuing to play and excel at both sports well into adulthood, and he had a deep love for
scuba diving and the ocean; and
WHEREAS, he further pursued his love of aviation, earning his pilot's license on September
18, 2020, after completing his second first solo flight at Falcon Field in Fayette County; and
WHEREAS, he custom-built an RV-12 two-seat, single-engine plane, incorporating special
markings to honor his children and assigning it the tail number 702DP in tribute to his
beloved wife, Danila Pirochta Mensch, whom he affectionately called "DP"; and
WHEREAS, he additionally dedicated time to volunteering with the Young Eagles, a
nonprofit program that has provided free flights to youth ages 8–17 for 30 years, inspiring
the next generation of aviation enthusiasts; and
WHEREAS, as a pivotal figure in Georgia's film and television industry, he played a vital
role in advocating for the tax credits that established the state as a premier destination for
film production, significantly contributing to Georgia's economic growth; and
WHEREAS, during his remarkable career, he oversaw the creation and development of
multiple studios, including Turner Studios, Third Rail Studios, and Qingdao Oriental Movie
Industrial Park, culminating in his final role as president and general manager of studio
operations at Tyler Perry Studios; and
WHEREAS, he further served the film industry as a member of the Governor's Advisory
Committee on Film, Music & Digital Entertainment; chair of the Georgia Screen
Entertainment Coalition; board member of both ArtsNow Inc. and the Atlanta Jewish Film
Festival; and president of the Georgia Production Partnership; and
WHEREAS, he graduated with the 2020 Class of Leadership Atlanta, forging a strong and
lasting bond with his cohort members; and
WHEREAS, Steve Mensch actively participated in the lives of his children, Charles,
Adelayna, and Josephine, by encouraging their interests and volunteering at their schools in
Fayette County; and
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern
for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his
family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Steve Mensch will long be remembered for
his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great
fortune of knowing him.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Steve Mensch and express
their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the
family of Steve Mensch.