[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 119 (Wednesday, September 11, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H5483]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE LIFE OF SIROUS SADAGHIANI

  (Mr. SWALWELL of California asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life of 
Sirous Sadaghiani, a wonderful 9-year-old boy from Dublin in my 
congressional district who lost his courageous battle with brain cancer 
this past weekend.
  When he was diagnosed 1 year ago, he was given just 6 months to live. 
But although Sirous had been fighting for his life during the past 
year, he never gave up and never let his illness get in the way of his 
curiosity or his kindness for others. I had the privilege of meeting 
Sirous and his family. He was a smart, passionate boy who lit up a 
room.
  I was so proud to see the entire Dublin community rally behind Sirous 
and his family with a meal train and fundraisers during this difficult 
time in their lives.
  This month is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and I am committed to 
continuing the fight for funding for cancer research so no family has 
to ever experience losing a child to cancer.
  Despite his short life, Sirous' story will continue to inspire 
others. My condolences go out to his entire family--his dad, Reza; mom, 
Marlene; twin sister, Sima; and brother, Zachary, who were always by 
Sirous' side as he fought for his life.
  We miss you, Sirous.

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