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HR1453: HR1453 Oscher, Jon; honoring the life and memory; condolences

2025-2026 Regular Session · Introduced version · Last action February 24, 2026

26 LC 129 1284 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 and8 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 H. R. 1453 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1284 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 H. R. 1453 - 2 -
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