Patrick Graham Dennis

2025-2026 Bill 5625: Patrick Graham Dennis - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 5625
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House Resolution
Sponsors: Rep. G.M. Smith
Document Path: LC-0685WAB-RM26.docx
Introduced in the House on April 30, 2026
Adopted by the House on April 30, 2026
Summary: Patrick Graham Dennis
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

Date

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4/30/2026

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Introduced and adopted (
House Journal-page 134
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
04/30/2026

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.

W
hereas, 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

W
hereas, 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

W
hereas, 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

W
hereas, 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

W
hereas, 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

W
hereas, 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

W
hereas, 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,

B
e it resolved by the
House of Representatives:

T
hat 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.

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

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