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Senate Resolution 356
By: Senators Beach of the 21st, Strickland of the 42nd, Jones of the 10th, Hufstetler of the
52nd and James of the 28th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Steve Mensch; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2
with the passing of Steve Mensch on December 6, 2024; and3
WHEREAS, Steve Mensch was raised in Goshen, New York, where he demonstrated early4
determination and skill as a member of the Boy Scouts as well as claimed victory in the5
Pinewood Derby, a celebrated Cub Scouts racing event; and6
WHEREAS, he cultivated a lifelong passion for tennis and hockey from a young age,7
continuing to play and excel at both sports well into adulthood, and he had a deep love for8
scuba diving and the ocean; and9
WHEREAS, he further pursued his love of aviation, earning his pilot's license on September10
18, 2020, after completing his second first solo flight at Falcon Field in Fayette County; and11
WHEREAS, he custom-built an RV-12 two-seat, single-engine plane, incorporating special12
markings to honor his children and assigning it the tail number 702DP in tribute to his13
beloved wife, Danila Pirochta Mensch, whom he affectionately called "DP"; and14
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WHEREAS, he additionally dedicated time to volunteering with the Young Eagles, a
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nonprofit program that has provided free flights to youth ages 8–17 for 30 years, inspiring16
the next generation of aviation enthusiasts; and17
WHEREAS, as a pivotal figure in Georgia's film and television industry, he played a vital18
role in advocating for the tax credits that established the state as a premier destination for19
film production, significantly contributing to Georgia's economic growth; and20
WHEREAS, during his remarkable career, he oversaw the creation and development of21
multiple studios, including Turner Studios, Third Rail Studios, and Qingdao Oriental Movie22
Industrial Park, culminating in his final role as president and general manager of studio23
operations at Tyler Perry Studios; and24
WHEREAS, he further served the film industry as a member of the Governor's Advisory25
Committee on Film, Music & Digital Entertainment; chair of the Georgia Screen26
Entertainment Coalition; board member of both ArtsNow Inc. and the Atlanta Jewish Film27
Festival; and president of the Georgia Production Partnership; and28
WHEREAS, he graduated with the 2020 Class of Leadership Atlanta, forging a strong and29
lasting bond with his cohort members; and30
WHEREAS, Steve Mensch actively participated in the lives of his children, Charles,31
Adelayna, and Josephine, by encouraging their interests and volunteering at their schools in32
Fayette County; and33
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WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern
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for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his35
family and friends were admired by others; and36
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Steve Mensch will long be remembered for37
his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great38
fortune of knowing him.39
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body40
join in honoring the life and memory of Steve Mensch and express their deepest and most41
sincere regret at his passing.42
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed43
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the family of Steve44
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