South Carolina H 5619: USC Interns

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2025-2026 Bill 5619 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 30, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5619

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A house RESOLUTION

to commend and express sincere 
gratitude to the outstanding 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 of 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 leadership of Joshua Meyer-Gutbrod, Ph.D., the 
undergraduate internship program has completed its sixth semester of service. 
During the 2025-2026 academic year, the program hosted one hundred five 
students in a variety of internships, including sixty-eight students in the spring 
and fifty-four students in the fall. Of these, thirty-one served in state 
executive agencies, seventeen in the House of Representatives, and ten in the Senate. 
Additionally, students contributed to federal offices, law firms, and campaign 
organizations; and

Whereas, participation in the program requires students to complete a 
120-hour internship during the semester and to enroll in a course on state 
government at the University of South Carolina. This year's participants 
include: Aaron McLeod, Andrew Graham, Armaan Verma, Baze Duckworth, Caitlyn 
Birkner, Cassidy Martin, Celeste Sofia Salas Moctezuma, Chance Kirby, Christina 
Dobrowolski, Clara Stavrinakis, Derek Pena Diaz, Doug Ruff, Dylan Dunn, Emily 
Loveless, Emily Ranaghan, Eva Burba, Evan Shealy, Gabriella Brodsky, Grace 
Short, Grayson Snyder, Harshy Patel, Holly Parker, Hope Denison, Ian Herd, 
Isabella Lorenzo, Iyanna Broadus, Jack Burns, Jeffrey Lyons, Jeremiah Palmer, 
John Kirven, Jonathan Biering, Jordan Jeffreys, Katherine Garbett, Kenzie 
Moten, Kimberlee Shanahan, Kylee Liddle, Lauren Anderson, Luke Jannazzo, 
Makayla Jones, Maria Reyes, Mercy Fletcher, Michael Baker, Morgan Fletcher, 
Morgan Magruder, Nicholas Harris, Nicole Paulhus, Rae Vaughn, Rylee Merli, 
Samantha Johnson, Samuel Seigler, Savannah Bornheim, Surina Leszkowicz, Tyler 
Frinter, Tyler Mazzella, William Lemire, Zoe Kaplan, and Zoe Scott; and

Whereas, many of these students have made meaningful contributions to 
the State of South Carolina through their work in the legislature and state 
agencies, and several are pursuing careers in public service; and 

Whereas, the House of Representatives is grateful for the dedication 
and excellence demonstrated by these student interns and takes great pride in recognizing 
their service while wishing them continued success 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 outstanding 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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