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SR 356

MEMORIAL-CHARLES M. ORWIG II

104th Regular Session Introduced by Neil Anderson

Ceremonial Georgia Senate resolution memorializes Steve Mensch and Chuck Orwig II, honors their lives and service, offers condolences, and directs copies to their families.

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Bill Summary · SR 356

Summary — SR 356 (Senate Resolution) — Memorials for Steve Mensch and Charles M. "Chuck" Orwig II

Purpose

SR 356 is a ceremonial Senate resolution memorializing and honoring the lives of two deceased citizens: Steve Mensch (noted in the Georgia portion of the text) and Charles M. “Chuck” Orwig II (text appearing from an Illinois Senate resolution). As a resolution adopting expressions of sympathy and recognition, it is non‑binding and does not create legal rights or obligations.

Key provisions and content

  • Honors the life, accomplishments, and community service of Steve Mensch (d. December 6, 2024):

    • Raised in Goshen, New York; lifelong interests included tennis, hockey, scuba diving, and aviation.
    • Earned pilot’s license on September 18, 2020; completed second first solo at Falcon Field (Fayette County).
    • Built a custom RV-12 aircraft (two-seat, single-engine) bearing tail number 702DP in tribute to his wife, Danila Pirochta Mensch (“DP”).
    • Volunteered with Young Eagles (free flights for youth ages 8–17).
    • Major contributor to Georgia’s film and television industry: advocated for tax credits, helped develop studios (Turner Studios, Third Rail Studios, Qingdao Oriental Movie Industrial Park), and served as president/general manager of studio operations at Tyler Perry Studios.
    • Served on multiple industry and arts boards and committees (Governor’s Advisory Committee on Film, Music & Digital Entertainment; Georgia Screen Entertainment Coalition; ArtsNow Inc.; Atlanta Jewish Film Festival; Georgia Production Partnership).
    • Active in Leadership Atlanta (Class of 2020) and volunteered in Fayette County schools; survived by children Charles, Adelayna, and Josephine.
    • Resolution directs an appropriate copy be made available to his family.

  • Includes memorial language for Charles M. “Chuck” Orwig II (d. April 9, 2025):

    • Born January 31, 1934 (Galesburg); military service in the U.S. Air Force (1953–1957).
    • Long career in sales/service (58 years; retired 1996); active in church and community volunteerism.
    • Musical and craftsman pursuits (dance band, photography, woodworking, piano tuning).
    • Survived by children, grandchildren, and extended family; resolution expresses condolences and directs a suitable copy be presented to his family.

Who is affected

  • Primarily symbolic recognition: families of the deceased, local communities (Fayette County/Georgia film community; Kewanee/Illinois community), and organizations with which they served (film industry groups, Young Eagles, churches, arts organizations).

Procedural / timeline aspects

  • Introduced and read: March 31, 2025 (LC 112 3310).
  • Legislative actions listed: read and adopted in Senate (dates include March 10 and March 31, 2025), reported enrolled and printed in full March 31, 2025.
  • Later filings: filed with Secretary (Oct 14, 2025); resolution adopted Oct 15, 2025; noted co-sponsorship by all senators on Oct 14.
  • Primary sponsors (as listed): Senators Brian Strickland, Donzella James, Brandon Beach, Emanuel Jones, and Chuck Hufstetler.

Impact and legal effect

  • Ceremonial memorial — expresses the body’s condolences and honors achievements; does not change state law, appropriate funding, or regulatory policy.
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide copies of the adopted resolution to the families.

Note on document inconsistency

The version of SR 356 provided contains memorials for two different individuals (Steve Mensch, associated with Georgia; and Charles M. Orwig II, in the format of an Illinois Senate resolution). This suggests a conflation of texts in the published document. For the official, controlling version and which memorial(s) were formally adopted by the Georgia Senate, consult the Secretary of the Senate or the official legislative docket.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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