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Spring Hill College honored Patrick Rice ‘63, Dr. David C. Trigg ‘71, and Davanne Piccini O’Sullivan ‘11 during Homecoming on the Hill in April.
Patrick J. Rice ’63 Gautrelet Award – Named in honor of Rev. Francis Gautrelet, S.J., the first Jesuit president of Spring Hill College, the award was established in 1972 and recognizes an individual of high integrity who has demonstrated outstanding professional achievement.
After his Spring Hill career, Rice earned a Master of Laws in 1966 from the University of Georgia School of Law. He practiced law throughout his professional life with the Hull Barrett law firm in Augusta, Ga. He has served as a trial lawyer since 1966, representing clients in the appellate, state and federal trial courts. Rice has received several awards for his dedication, commitment and long-term passion for the law. Awards include the Association of Catholic
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Lawyers’ St. Thomas More Award, the Augusta Bar Association’s Robert Lynn Allgood Award, the State Bar of Georgia’s Chief Justice Thomas O. Marshall Professionalism Award, Best Lawyers’ Lawyer of the Year – Augusta, and many more. Rice is a member of multiple professional and civic organizations. He has consistently demonstrated the highest integrity in all aspects of his career and it is recognized throughout his community.