Oscher, Jon; condolences
This ceremonial resolution (SR 857) honors Jon Oscher, a Georgia Tech alum and cable industry pioneer who died on February 19, 2026. The Georgia Senate formally expresses condolences for his passing and recognizes his life as a devoted family man, philanthropist, and community leader. The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy to his family. It has no policy impact and serves solely as a symbolic tribute.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2026
Last action Feb 26, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Feb 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Read and Adopted
upper
Feb 25, 2026
Introduced
Senate Hopper
upper
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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