Georgia CommonsSR 857: Oscher, Jon; condolences
Last action February 26, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life and memory of Jon Oscher, a longtime Georgia resident and cable television industry pioneer who died on February 19, 2026.
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In plain language
This is a Georgia Senate resolution, a formal statement adopted by the Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes the life of Jon Oscher, who was born in the Bronx, New York in 1932, attended Georgia Tech, and became known as a pioneer in the cable television industry and as a philanthropist. The resolution recounts his family, including his wife Dot, his children Lorri and David, and his grandchildren Connor and Reilly, and praises his character and community involvement. 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. It does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences on the death of Jon Oscher, who died February 19, 2026.
- Recounts biographical details about Oscher's family, career in cable television, and philanthropic work.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Oscher's family.
Who it affects
This resolution directly affects the family of Jon Oscher, including his wife, children, and grandchildren, who will receive an official copy. It has no broader regulatory or legal effect on other Georgians.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic and personal significance rather than legal effect. It provides an official public record of the Georgia Senate's recognition of Oscher's life and gives his family a formal memorial document from the state legislature.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause has the Senate join in honoring Oscher's life and expressing regret at his passing.
- The further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Oscher's family.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Jon Oscher and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
- Steven McNeel (R, SD-018)
- Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
Topics
- condolence resolution
- Georgia Senate
- Jon Oscher
- cable television industry