South Carolina H 4424: University of SC student intern program

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2025-2026 Bill 4424 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 29, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4424

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A house RESOLUTION

to commend and express sincere gratitude 
to the exemplary student interns who have dedicated their time and talents to serving 
the state of south carolina through the university of south carolina department 
of political science's undergraduate internship program. 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to recognize 
the exceptional student interns from the University of South Carolina 
Department of Political Science's undergraduate internship program, who have 
proven themselves invaluable in supporting the members and staff of the House, 
state executive agencies, and the Office of the Governor; and

Whereas, under the direction of Joshua Meyer-Gutbrod, Ph.D., the 
undergraduate internship program has now completed its fifth semester of 
service. During the 2024-2025 Academic Year, the program hosted eighty students 
in various internships, including twenty-seven in state executive agencies, 
fourteen in the House of Representatives, three in the Senate, ten with the 
City of Columbia, and three with Richland County. Additionally, the program includes 
students working with federal offices, law firms, and campaign organizations; 
and

Whereas, to participate in the program, students must commit to the 
completion of a 120-hour internship during the semester and attend a course on 
state government at the University of South Carolina. This years' participants 
include Gabriel Attar, Katelyn Bergman, Caleb Buford, Rinold Burkhart, William 
Burns, Thomas Costa, Christopher Counoupas, Madison Danforth, Allison DeHart, 
Alexandra Dillon, Elisabetta Galavotti, Ella Griffin, Maya Hacker, Brayden 
Hensley, Ian Herd, Hagan Hiott, Olivia Huggins, Tristan Johnson, Kelvin Lemon, 
Weston Lewis, Grace Parach, Lillian Paxton, Alexandra Rolf, Claire Smith, Ella 
Stroud, Michael Sweatt, Justin Terranova, Olivia Vess, Camryn Zere, Cade Cox, 
Caitlyn Birkner, Caroline Senter, Dylan Dunn, Emily Rabon, Ian McFarland, 
Idrissa Smith, Jack Jeffrey, Julia Gifford, Kasey Hall, Meadow Wessinger, 
Nailah Brown, Natalie Rabil, Trey Connell, and Zoe Scott; and 

Whereas, many of the students who have worked in the legislature or 
with agencies have made significant contributions to the State of South 
Carolina, and several are considering future careers in public service; and

Whereas, grateful for the commitment and excellence of these student 
interns, the House takes great pride in acknowledging their service and wishes them 
continued success and fulfillment in their future endeavors. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South 
Carolina House of Representatives, by this 
resolution, commend and express sincere gratitude to the exemplary student 
interns who have dedicated their time and talents to serving the State of South 
Carolina through the University of South Carolina Department of Political 
Science's undergraduate internship program. 

Be it further resolved that a copy 
of this resolution be presented to the undergraduate internship program of the 
University of South Carolina Department of Political Science. 

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