A concurrent RESOLUTION

 

TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE PASSING OF CYNTHIA HELEN JORDAN WATSON OF RICHLAND COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HER MANY FRIENDS.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly were saddened to learn of the death of Cynthia Helen Jordan Watson at the age of sixty-five on Sunday, March 9, 2025; and

 

Whereas, born in White Plains, New York, July 3, 1959, she was a daughter of the late James E. and Louise Jordan, and her early education in public schools took place in many countries around the world where her father was stationed with the United States Army; and

 

Whereas, the family settled in Columbia when he retired, and Cynthia graduated from W.J. Keenan High School. She attended Columbia College, where she majored in speech language pathology; and

 

Whereas, Ms. Watson accepted Christ at an early age in her life. She was a faithful and active member of St. Mark United Methodist Church in North, where she sang on the Gospel Choir and was a member of the United Methodist Women Organization; and

 

Whereas, with an impressive career spanning multiple, impactful roles, Ms. Watson served as the executive director and owner of Crescent Moon Consulting Group, which showcased her entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to driving meaningful change by using her talents in sales, marketing, and grant writing; and

 

Whereas, she dedicated her professional life to advocacy, community leadership, and organizational development. As a key member of the Voter Protection Unit at the South Carolina Democratic Party since October 2020, Ms. Watson worked to safeguard electoral integrity; and

 

Whereas, Ms. Watson used her outstanding leadership to serve her community with dedication. She was a former board member and chair of the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Commission for the City of Columbia, where she had been actively contributing since 2019 to the improvement of urban mobility and public safety. Her role as field director at the Richland County Democratic Party demonstrated her commitment to empowering local communities and fostering political engagement; and

 

Whereas, an avid reader, she enjoyed sharing her love of books with everyone she knew. She enthusiastically participated in sports activities, including tennis, biking, and marathon running. She enjoyed traveling and attending sporting events, like watching Lady Gamecocks basketball and Columbia Fireflies baseball games; and

 

Whereas, Ms. Watson was a devoted mother to her beloved daughter, Khrystin McKenzie Watson. Their relationship was rooted in unconditional love, mutual respect, and countless cherished memories, all of which were a testament to the beauty of a mother's devotion and a daughter's adoration; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly are grateful for the life and legacy of Cynthia Watson and for the example of service and kindness she set for all who knew her. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

 

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the passing of Cynthia Helen Jordan Watson of Richland County and extend their deepest sympathy to her large and loving family and her many friends.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Cynthia Helen Jordan Watson.

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