IV 
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. 
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 
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, Lou-
isiana, 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; 
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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 high-
lights 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 line-
backer; 
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 peo-
ple 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 
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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 stu-
dent 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 recog-
nizing 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 
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(2) does hereby honor in remembrance the out-
standing 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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