South Carolina H 4854: Patricia Blassingame, 90th birthday

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2025-2026 Bill 4854 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 14, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4854

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A house RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE PATRICIA MARIE 
BLASSINGAME OF ORANGEBURG ON THE OCCASION OF HER NINETIETH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH 
HER MUCH HAPPINESS IN THE DAYS AHEAD.

Whereas, on February 14, 2026, Patricia Marie Blassingame of 
Orangeburg will awaken to the celebration of a milestone event, her ninetieth 
birthday; and

Whereas, born in Taylors, South Carolina, Patricia Marie Blassingame, 
née Bennett, came into this world on February 14, 1936, the second daughter of 
twins born to Julius Thomas Cleveland Bennett and Pleasant Marie Bennett; and

Whereas, reared in the Taylors community, Patricia joined St. 
Matthews United Methodist Church in her hometown at an early age. Upon moving 
to Orangeburg, she joined New Mount Zion Baptist Church and later joined Unity 
Fellowship Community Church. She is a faithful member of the Bible study and 
discipleship ministries and serves as a deaconess, church choir member, and 
member of the usher board; and

Whereas, the young Patricia received her elementary and secondary 
education at Taylors Rosenwald School. In pursuit of higher education, she 
attended South Carolina State College, where she received a bachelor's degree 
in physical education and biology, as well as a master's degree in elementary 
and secondary counseling and guidance. Later, she earned an Ed.S. degree in 
administration; and

Whereas, on August 1, 1959, in Taylors, Patricia was united in holy 
matrimony with James Ray Blassingame, the Lord blessing their union with two 
children, Diane Blassingame Wallace and Dion Blassingame. In God's good time, the 
senior Blassingames were further blessed with two grandchildren, Germani and 
Dallas Ray. The kind, servant-hearted Patricia joyfully and sacrificially supported 
and nurtured her family. Her close relationship with God kept her marriage 
strong, and she gave her children spiritual training to develop their 
relationship with Christ; and

Whereas, as a dedicated educator, Patricia had a strong love for 
children, and she began her career in Seneca teaching physical education at 
Blue Ridge High School. Upon moving to Orangeburg, she continued to teach in 
the Orangeburg County Schools. After many years of teaching physical education, 
she became a Licensed Professional Counselor; and

Whereas, she is a member of the South Carolina Association for 
Multicultural Counseling and Development, South Carolina Education Association, 
Phi Delta Kappa Professional Fraternity, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; and

Whereas, to honor Patricia at this very special time in her life, 
family and friends will join with her, as well as with her twin sister, Delores 
Peoples, to celebrate the sisters' joint Valentine's Day ninetieth birthday on February 
14, 2026; and

Whereas, it is a great pleasure for the House to honor this lovely 
daughter of South Carolina at the celebration of her ninetieth birthday, and it 
is a further pleasure to join with her family and friends in congratulating her 
on reaching this important life milestone. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of 
Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House 
of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate Patricia Marie 
Blassingame of Orangeburg on the occasion of her ninetieth birthday and wish 
her much happiness in the days ahead.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to 
Patricia Marie Blassingame.

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