A senate RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE UPON THE PASSING OF KAIYAH T'SELANI TYANNA HORTON-SEAWRIGHT OF COLUMBIA, TO CELEBRATE HER LIFE, AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate were deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Kaiyah T'selani Tyanna Horton-Seawright of Columbia on January 5, 2023, at the age of twenty-one; and

Whereas, born in Columbia on June 7, 2001, Kaiyah was the daughter of Tawana Horton and Cohran "Tiwan" Seawright. A proud 2019 Spring Valley High School graduate, Kaiyah enrolled at the University of South Carolina Aiken and transferred to Benedict College in Columbia in 2022. She was pursuing a degree in sports medicine; and

Whereas, Kaiyah's personality was larger than life. Her smile was contagious and her laugh, infectious. That smile drew you in, allowing you to see her immeasurable kindness and compassion for others. Her buoyant personality led her to a love for cheering and gymnastics. In high school, she was a member of the cheerleading squad and participated in competitions. She had a flair for all things fashion and prided herself on being able to "change it up" at will. Spending time with good friends and making new friends were two of her favorite pastimes; and

Whereas, her love for her family and friends was surpassed only by their love for her. She loved life and lived her brief life to the fullest, always encouraging those around her to do the same; and

Whereas, preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Barbara Horton, Kaiyah leaves to cherish her memory her parents, Tawana Horton and Tiwan Seawright, both of Columbia; her maternal grandfather, Wallace Ford of Columbia; her paternal grandparents, Margaret and Eugene Seawright of Swansea; four aunts, Roselyn (Marcus) Freeman, Chandor Horton, Candace Horton, and Marcia M. Seawright; four uncles, Cedric Ford, Reginald Brown, Marcus Eugene Seawright, and Antjuan O. Seawright; her siblings, Robert Nicholas "Nick" Harrell and Milana Demur'e Seawright of Columbia; a cousin who was like a sister, Cinica Pugh of Columbia; as well as a host of other loving family members and dear friends. She will be greatly missed. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the passing of Kaiyah T'selani Tyanna Horton-Seawright of Columbia, celebrate her life, and extend the deepest sympathy to her family and many friends.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Kaiyah T'selani Tyanna Horton-Seawright.

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