    [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 31 (Friday, February 14, 2025)]
    [Extensions of Remarks]
    [Page E131]
    From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

               HONORING TEXAS-24 HOMETOWN HERO DR. RAMESH SHARMA

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                              HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                    of texas

                        in the house of representatives

                           Friday, February 14, 2025

      Ms. VAN DUYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor our Texas-24 Hometown
    Hero, Dr. Ramesh Sharma of Fort Worth. At 85 years old, Dr. Sharma is a
    shining example that age is merely a number. Raised in India, he earned
    his degree in mechanical engineering from the Indian Institute of
    Technology before joining the civilian Indian naval forces. He
    completed several years of service before immigrating to the U.S. and
    settling in Fort Worth in 1986. Working as a stress engineer at various
    nuclear power plants, Dr. Sharma was driven by a desire to provide his
    children with the best educational opportunities.
      Upon retirement, he set his sights on his next goal: continuing his
    education. In 2014, he completed his master's degree in mechanical
    engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington. Taking classes one
    by one over the next decade, he earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics, an
    incredible feat he attributes to the unwavering support of his family
    and professors. At his graduation, a touching moment unfolded as his
    son, who also earned his doctorate, assisted him in donning his
    graduation robes. Dr. Sharma aims to mentor students and give back to
    our community.
      Dr. Sharma's determination in the pursuit of knowledge is an
    inspiration to North Texans and I congratulate him on his incredible
    achievement.

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