HR1453: HR1453 Oscher, Jon; honoring the life and memory; condolences
2025-2026 Regular Session · Introduced version · Last action February 24, 2026
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House Resolution 1453
By: Representatives Gambill of the 15th and Scoggins of the 14th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Jon Oscher; and for other purposes.1
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2
with the passing of Jon Oscher on February 19, 2026; and3
WHEREAS, Jon Oscher was born on December 17, 1932, in the Bronx , New York, a4
beloved son, husband, father, and grandfather; and5
WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Dot, and was blessed with two6
remarkable children, Lorri and David, and two wonderful grandchildren, Connor and Reilly;7
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WHEREAS, Jon was a proud Georgia Tech Alumni, passionate philan thropist, and a true9
pioneer in the cable television industry; and10
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern11
for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his12
family and friends were admired by others; and13
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WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation14
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he15
made this world a better place in which to live; and16
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Jon will long be remembered for his love17
of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great fortune of18
knowing him.19
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that20
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Jon Oscher and express21
their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.22
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized23
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the24
family of Jon Oscher.25
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