South Carolina H 5430: Madhusudan Sankardayal Shrivastava sympathy

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2025-2026 Bill 5430 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 26, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5430

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A house RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE 
SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF MADHUSUDAN 
SANKARDAYAL SHRIVASTAVA OF RICHLAND COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY 
TO HIS LOVING FAMILY AND HIS MANY FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives were saddened to learn of the death 
of Madhusudan Sankardayal Shrivastava, a pioneering small business owner and 
foundational leader of the Indian American community in Columbia, at the age of 
eighty on May 27, 2025; and

Whereas, born in India, 
Mr. Shrivastava immigrated to the United States in 1970 with limited resources, 
and through determination and vision, he built a successful business enterprise 
that grew to include numerous convenience stores, restaurants, and a petroleum 
distribution operation employing hundreds; and

Whereas, serving as a 
mentor to many immigrants who followed in his path to entrepreneurship, Mr. 
Shrivastava was widely respected for his leadership, integrity, and commitment 
to helping others; and

Whereas, he was a 
founding member of the Columbia Hindu Temple and Cultural Society, where he 
faithfully served for decades, helping establish it as a central institution 
for the Hindu community across the Midlands; and

Whereas, Mr. 
Shrivastava's contributions were recognized through honors that included the 
University of South Carolina School of Business Alumni Award and the Columbia 
Chamber of Commerce Small Businessman of the Year; and

Whereas, a devoted 
husband, father, and community leader, he was known for his compassion, 
generosity, and unwavering support of family and friends. His legacy is 
reflected not only in his professional accomplishments, but also in the 
countless lives he influenced through mentorship, service, and leadership, 
leaving a lasting impact on the State of South Carolina and beyond. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the 
South Carolina House of Representatives, 
by this resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the passing of 
Madhusudan Sankardayal Shrivastava of Richland County and extend their deepest 
sympathy to his loving family and his many friends.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Madhusudan 
Sankardayal Shrivastava. 

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