South Carolina H 5625: Patrick Graham Dennis

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2025-2026 Bill 5625 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 30, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5625

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A house RESOLUTION

TO honor and commend Patrick G. Dennis for his VARIED, 
lengthy, and distinguished service to the House of Representatives, and wish 
him much continued success.

Whereas, Patrick G. Dennis 
quietly concluded his distinguished service to the South Carolina House of 
Representatives on September 27, 2024, marking more than twenty years of 
faithful, diligent, and highly respected service; and

Whereas, Patrick Dennis 
began his tenure with the House Judiciary Committee as a law clerk, quickly 
earning the respect of members and staff for his sound judgment and mastery of 
the law and legislative process. He rose to serve as chief counsel to the committee, 
where he demonstrated particular expertise in the complex field of 
redistricting, and he also provided valued legal guidance to the House Ethics 
Committee and the Judicial Merit Selection Commission; and

Whereas, following a brief 
tenure in the private sector, Patrick Dennis was elected Clerk of the South 
Carolina House of Representatives, where he served with distinction and upheld 
the traditions and procedural integrity of the body. He then transitioned to 
the Speaker's Office, serving under Speaker Jay Lucas and Speaker Murrell Smith 
in positions of significant responsibility and trust; and

Whereas, in the Speaker's 
Office, Patrick Dennis fulfilled the dual responsibilities of chief of staff 
and general counsel with exceptional skill, sound counsel, and steady 
leadership during times of both routine governance and significant challenge. 
His tenure was marked by legal acumen, institutional knowledge, and a deep 
respect for the House and dedication to its members and staff; and

Whereas, he presently 
serves as Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for Prisma Health, where 
he applies his talents to advance the important work of that nonprofit 
healthcare system; and

Whereas, behind his many 
professional accomplishments stands the enduring support of his family, 
including his wife, Michelle Dennis, and their daughter, Anna Margaret, whose 
encouragement and steadfast presence have been integral to his success; and

Whereas, the members of 
the House of Representatives recognize that Patrick Dennis's legacy is one of 
integrity, loyalty, and distinguished service, and they express their sincere 
gratitude for his contributions to this body and to the State of South Carolina. 
Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the 
House of Representatives:

That the members of the 
South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, honor and commend 
Patrick G. Dennis for his varied, lengthy, and distinguished service to the 
House of Representatives, and wish him much continued success.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Patrick G. Dennis.

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