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SR 356: Mensch, Steve; condolences

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Senate Resolution 356

By: Senators Beach of the 21st, Strickland of the 42nd, Jones of the 10th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and James of the 28th

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 SENATE 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 Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the family of Steve Mensch.