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Mr. Patterson's Awards |
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Grady L. Patterson, Jr. has been active locally, statewide, and nationally for many years. For his tireless service, he has been recognized by numerous organizations.
EDUCATION
- Attended Clemson University
- Graduated B.S. and J.D. University of South Carolina
- Honorary:
- Doctor of Laws Doctor of Humanities
- University of South Carolina College of Charleston
- Clemson University Lander College
- The Citadel
PROFESSIONAL
Memberships:
- National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers – NASACT
- Served as President
- Served as Chairman of the Tax Exempt Bond Committee
- Named NASACT Treasurer of the Year, 1999
- Government Finance Officers Association, United States and Canada
- Served on the Executive Board
- Received Public Service Award, South Carolina State Chamber of Commerce, 1985 for "Patriotism and the American Way of Life."
- A Founder of the Government Finance Officers Association, South Carolina
- National Association of State Treasurers
- Named State Agency of the Year, 2000, American Society for Public Administration (ASPA)
MILITARY
- Chief of Staff, South Carolina Air National Guard
- President, South Carolina Air Force Association
- Treasurer, United States’ National Guard Association
- Distinguished Service Award, South Carolina National Guard Association
- Distinguished Service Medal, United States’ National Guard Association
- First Air Guardsman to receive Lieutenant General (third star) rank in South Carolina
SERVICE
Memberships:
- American Legion Post No. 6 (Columbia) Hejaz Shrine Temple (Columbia)
- Shandon Presbyterian Church
- Various Leadership Positions with:
- United Way of the Midlands Heart Fund Association of South Carolina
- Multiple Sclerosis Society of South Carolina Leukemia Society of South