SR857: SR857 Oscher, Jon; condolences

26 LC 129 1285 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.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 S. R. 857 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1285 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 SENATE that the members of this body20 join in honoring the life and memory of Jon Oscher and express their deepest and most21 sincere regret at his passing.22 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed23 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the family of Jon24 Oscher.25 S. R. 857 - 2 -