South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 3 R · 2 D cosponsors

H 5494 — Dr. Richard J. Gough

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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced April 02, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

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Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

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  • Passed House

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  • 124 sponsors

    124 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DR. RICHARD J. GOUGH UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FOLLOWING TWELVE YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF THE LOWCOUNTRY, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

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2025-2026 Bill 5494 Text of Previous Version (Apr.
02, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 5494Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A house RESOLUTION   TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR Dr.
Richard J.
Gough UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT following twelve YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE to the Technical College of the Lowcountry, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
  Whereas, it is altogether fitting and proper that the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives should pause in their deliberations to express their gratitude to Dr.
Richard J.
Gough for his significant contributions to the Technical College of the Lowcountry;
and   Whereas, Dr.
Gough attended Michigan State University and upon graduation, in 1975 he entered the United States Marine Corps starting in aviation and moving to aviation logistics.
In 1983, he attended the Naval Postgraduate School and upon his graduation in 1984, he moved to headquarters in Arlington to be an operations research officer.
There he analyzed munitions, developed policies and procedures, and analyzed budgets.
He became a program manager for Aviation Logistics Technology, where he developed software and hardware programs.
He did three tours of training and education and led a team that educated sailors and Marines in aviation and aviation maintenance.
He retired as a colonel after twenty-five years of service;
and   Whereas, after he left the Marines, Dr.
Gough worked for a defense contractor installing computer networks at air stations and on ships.
In 2001, he became the chief business officer at Montgomery Community College in Troy, North Carolina, where he worked in financial management, facilities maintenance, and technology.
In 2002, he moved to Sandhills Community College in Southern Pine in a similar position.
His job as vice president for Business and Administrative Services expanded to include food service, the bookstore, campus security, and managing the 750-seat auditorium.
In 2011, he became the executive vice president at Sandhills Community College, where he worked with the academic and student support areas of the college.
He also oversaw the capital construction of nine campus buildings and two off-campus centers;
and   Whereas, with the dream of becoming a college president, Dr.
Gough took the opportunity in 2013 when the position opened up at the Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL).
Working for community colleges has allowed Dr.
Gough to give back to the community and make a difference providing opportunities for individuals who may not otherwise have them;
and   Whereas, Dr.
Gough's in-depth understanding of national and regional higher education trends, particularly in workforce development, has guided TCL to successful partnerships with government and industries.
He has consistently accelerated institutional progress in enrollment, performance metrics, and reputation.
His leadership has reflected the highest standard of strategic foresight, effective communication, inclusive governance, and integrity;
and   Whereas, Dr.
Gough emphasizes inclusivity, accountability, and adaptability in everything he does.
He has integrated feedback, performance metrics, and outcome evaluations to guide continuous improvement, while actively engaging with students, faculty, employers, and community members to best understand and respond to their needs.
Under Dr.
Gough's leadership, TCL has expanded their academic offerings and student support systems, improving dual enrollment pathways, and increasing access to online learning.
These efforts have improved student outcomes, increased satisfaction, and elevated TCL's reputation among regional and state-level stakeholders;
and   Whereas, Dr.
Gough's administration successfully updated 111 institutional policies, improved process efficiencies, and invested in systems and tools that enhanced academic integrity, campus security, and administrative transparency.
He has helped TCL secure funding for new buildings, program expansions, and technological improvements.
His work at the Technical College of the Lowcountry will continue to benefit the school and surrounding community for years to come;
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and   Whereas, grateful for his many years of distinguished service to the Technical College of the Lowcountry, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the years of unparalleled dedication that Dr.
Gough has devoted to the Technical College of the Lowcountry and wish him many years of enjoyment in his well-earned retirement.
Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
  That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and honor Dr.
Richard J.
Gough upon the occasion of his retirement following twelve years of exemplary service to the Technical College of the Lowcountry, and wish him continued success and happiness in all his future endeavors.
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Dr.
Richard J.
Gough.
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What does H 5494 do?
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DR. RICHARD J. GOUGH UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FOLLOWING TWELVE YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF THE LOWCOUNTRY, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Who sponsors H 5494?
H 5494 is sponsored by Representative Shannon S. Erickson, Representative William G. "Bill" Herbkersman, Representative Jeff Bradley, Representative Wm. Weston J. Newton, Representative William "Bill" Hager, Representative Michael F. Rivers, Sr., Representative Terry Alexander, Representative Carl L. Anderson, Representative Lucas Atkinson, Representative William H. Bailey, Representative Nathan Ballentine, Representative Justin T. Bamberg, Representative Bruce W. Bannister, Representative Heather Bauer, Representative Thomas Beach, Representative Beth E. Bernstein, Representative Phillip Bowers, Representative Gary S. Brewer, Jr., T. Case Brittain, Jr. (Republican), Representative James Mikell "Mike" Burns, Representative Joseph M. "Joe" Bustos, Representative Paula Rawl Calhoon, Representative Micajah P. "Micah" Caskey IV, Representative Donald G. "Don" Chapman, Representative William M. "Bill" Chumley, Representative William "Bill" Clyburn, Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter, Representative Neal A. Collins, Representative Brandon L. Cox, Representative Heather Ammons Crawford, Representative April Cromer, Representative Sylleste H. Davis, Representative Chandra E. Dillard, Representative Adam L. Duncan, Representative Sarita L. Edgerton, Representative Cally R. "Cal" Forrest, Jr., Stephen D. Frank (Republican), Representative Craig A. Gagnon, Representative Kambrell H. Garvin, Representative Gil Gatch, Representative Daniel Gibson, Representative Leon D. "Doug" Gilliam, Representative Wendell G. Gilliard, Representative Thomas Lee Gilreath, Representative Jerry N. Govan, Jr., Representative Hamilton R. Grant, Representative Thomas Duval "Val" Guest, Jr., Representative Brandon Guffey, Representative Patrick B. Haddon, Representative Kevin Hardee, Representative Robert J. "Rob" Harris, Representative Christopher R. "Chris" Hart, Representative Thomas F. "Tom" Hartnett, Jr., Representative Charles V. Hartz, Representative Jackie E. "Coach" Hayes, Representative Lee Hewitt, Representative David R. Hiott, Representative William M. "Bill" Hixon, Representative Harriet A. Holman, Representative Lonnie Hosey, Representative Leon Howard, Representative William C. "Chris" Huff, J.E. Johnson, J.L. Johnson, Representative Wendell K. Jones, Representative Wallace H. "Jay" Jordan, Jr., Representative John Gregory "Jay" Kilmartin, Representative John Richard C. King, Representative Roger K. Kirby, Representative Kathy Landing, Representative M. Brian Lawson, Representative Greg Ford, Representative Thomas R. "Randy" Ligon, Representative Steven Wayne Long, Representative Phillip D. Lowe, Jason Luck (Democrat), Representative Josiah Magnuson, Representative David Martin, Representative Donald Ryan McCabe, Jr., Representative John R. McCravy III, Representative Annie E. McDaniel, Representative Timothy A. "Tim" McGinnis, Representative Cody T. Mitchell, Representative W. Scott Montgomery IV, Representative JA Moore, Representative Travis A. Moore, Representative T. Alan Morgan, Jr., Representative Dennis C. Moss, Representative Mike M. Neese, Representative Brandon Newton, Representative Melissa Lackey Oremus, Representative Jordan S. Pace, Representative Fawn M. Pedalino, Representative Thomas E. "Tommy" Pope, Representative Luke S. Rankin, Representative Robert T. Reese, Representative Robby Robbins, Representative Seth Rose, Representative J. Todd Rutherford, Representative Richard Blake Sanders, Carla M. Schuessler (Republican), Representative Heath Sessions, Tiffany R. Spann-Wilder (Democrat), Representative Leonidas E. "Leon" Stavrinakis, Representative Bill Taylor, Representative James E. Teeple, Representative Jackie R. Terribile, Representative Keishan M. Scott, Representative David Vaughan, Representative Courtney S. Waters, Representative J. David Weeks, Representative Elizabeth "Spencer" Wetmore, Representative Joseph S. "Joe" White, Representative William R. "Bill" Whitmire, Representative Paul B. Wickensimer, Representative Robert Q. Williams, Representative Mark N. Willis, Representative Chris Wooten, Representative Richard L. "Richie" Yow, Henderson-Myers, Rosalyn D., Representative G. Murrell Smith, Jr., Representative Dianne Mitchell, Representative John T. Lastinger, Jr., and Representative Marvin "Mark" Smith.
What is the current status of H 5494?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced April 02, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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