[Congressional Bills 114th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 763 Introduced in House (IH)]

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114th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 763

  Honoring in praise and remembrance the outstanding achievements in 
   scholastic, athletic, and humanitarian excellence of Sarid Chaim 
                               Shahdaiah.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 27, 2016

Ms. Jackson Lee submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
          to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Honoring in praise and remembrance the outstanding achievements in 
   scholastic, athletic, and humanitarian excellence of Sarid Chaim 
                               Shahdaiah.

Whereas, on December 3, 2014, 17-year-old Sarid Chaim Shahdaiah passed away, 
        unable to survive fatal injuries resulting from an automobile accident;
Whereas Mr. Shahdaiah was born September 20, 1997, in Shreveport, Louisiana;
Whereas Mr. Shahdaiah was a native of Shreveport, Louisiana, and Atlanta, 
        Georgia, and a resident of Houston, Texas;
Whereas Mr. Shahdaiah was a very accomplished young man who was well-revered as 
        a beacon of light by his peers;
Whereas Mr. Shahdaiah's family is very proud of his love for school and has 
        emphasized his keen commitment to all that he undertook, sharing with 
        others the many highlights of his high school career;
Whereas through his dedication to his studies, Mr. Shahdaiah earned a grade 
        point average of 3.6 and was inducted into the National Society of High 
        School Scholars;
Whereas as a highly accomplished student-athlete, Mr. Shahdaiah served the 
        U.S.A. International Football Team as Captain, Team Ambassador, and 
        starting linebacker;
Whereas additionally, Mr. Shahdaiah exalted fervent school pride during his 
        junior year as a highly valued teammate of the Dekaney Wildcats, his 
        high school varsity track and football teams;
Whereas expanding the bounds of his requisite studies, Mr. Shahdaiah explored 
        his curiosities for the world of science becoming a member of the Texas 
        High School Engineering Career and Technology Council;
Whereas Mr. Shahdaiah served his community faithfully as a volunteer at 
        Northwest Assistance Ministries;
Whereas many parents, teachers, neighbors, and young people hope to find the 
        kindness and dedication that Mr. Shahdaiah exhibited regularly as a son, 
        student, friend, and incredibly well-rounded, commendable young man;
Whereas the accolades this young man earned far exceed the highest expectations 
        of any proud parent or community member in awe of an exceptional young 
        leader in today's America;
Whereas in recognition and honor of his pursuit of excellence, several highly 
        esteemed universities, such as Stanford University, Northwestern 
        University, Purdue University, Texas A&M University, Texas Tech 
        University, and Boise University, to name a few, expressed interest in 
        Mr. Shahdaiah, hoping that he would join their respected student bodies;
Whereas his family and many admirers genuinely celebrate Mr. Shahdaiah's life 
        and outstanding contributions;
Whereas Mr. Shahdaiah cultivated his efforts, positioning himself to 
        successfully matriculate in May of 2015, and, but for his ill-fated 
        passing, would by all accounts have celebrated his well-deserved 
        accomplishments with his family as a milestone achievement in his young 
        life;
Whereas while there is no doubt Mr. Shahdaiah would have realized countless 
        ambitions, his family and friends are left to accept that his dreams of 
        immeasurable magnitude now rest with him;
Whereas this young man worked hard, yet humbly, for his success and one cannot 
        think of a more solemn manner of celebrating his life than to honor his 
        efforts by recognizing the achievements for which he so ardently strode; 
        and
Whereas the Shahdaiah family should be thanked for their dedication in raising 
        their son and his contributions to the future of the Nation: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) does hereby honor in praise, on behalf of the Shahdaiah 
        family, Sarid Chaim Shahdaiah as a graduate with high honors of 
        Andy Dekaney High School of the Spring Independent School 
        District in Houston, Texas; and
            (2) does hereby honor in remembrance the outstanding 
        achievements in scholastic, athletic, and humanitarian 
        excellence of Mr. Shahdaiah on behalf of his loving family, 
        dedicated teammates, loyal friends, and inspired community.
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