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SR 857: Oscher, Jon; condolences

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Senate Resolution 857

By: Senators Hufstetler of the 52nd, Setzler of the 37th, McNeel of the 18th, Dickerson of the 21st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and others

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Jon Oscher; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Jon Oscher on February 19, 2026; and

WHEREAS, Jon Oscher was born on December 17, 1932, in the Bronx, New York, a beloved son, husband, father, and grandfather; and

WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Dot, and was blessed with two remarkable children, Lorri and David, and two wonderful grandchildren, Connor and Reilly; and

WHEREAS, Jon was a proud Georgia Tech Alumni, passionate philanthropist, and a true pioneer in the cable television industry; 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, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he made this world a better place in which to live; and

WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Jon 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 Jon Oscher 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 Jon Oscher.