SR857: SR857 Oscher, Jon; condolences

This resolution is a ceremonial measure passed by the Georgia Senate to mark the death of Jon Oscher, who was born in 1932 in the Bronx and later became known in Georgia as a philanthropist and an early figure in the cable television business. The text recounts his family life, including his wife Dot, his children Lorri and David, and his grandchildren Connor and Reilly, and praises his character and community involvement. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the Senate joins in honoring his memory and expressing regret at his passing, and it directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to his family.

• Formally recognizes the death of Jon Oscher on February 19, 2026, and honors his life and memory on behalf of the Senate.
• States the Senate's regret at his passing and praises his character, family, and career in the cable television industry.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Jon Oscher's family.

This resolution directly affects the family of Jon Oscher, who will receive an official copy, and reflects the Georgia Senate's collective expression of sympathy; it does not impose duties or changes on the general public.

While the resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect, it provides an official, lasting Senate record honoring an individual's life and offers his family a formal expression of condolence from the state legislature.

• The resolved clause states the Senate joins in honoring Jon Oscher's life and memory and expresses regret at his passing.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his family.
• The whereas clauses recount his birth, family, career in cable television, and philanthropic reputation but create no binding requirements.

1. 2026-02-26Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-25Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)Primary sponsor
• 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)

• condolence resolution
• Georgia Senate
• Jon Oscher
• cable television