    [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)]
    [Extensions of Remarks]
    [Page E159]
    From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                   RECOGNIZING SHARON LAVONNE HARRIS RISCHER

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                              HON. MARC A. VEASEY

                                    of texas

                        in the house of representatives

                           Tuesday, February 25, 2025

      Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I honor Sharon Lavonne Harris Rischer, a
    beloved member of our Fort Worth community, who passed away on February
    12, 2025, at the age of 70. Sharon was a dedicated daughter, mother,
    sister, aunt, and friend, whose impact will be felt for generations to
    come.
      Born on October 7, 1954, in Fort Worth, Texas, Sharon was a proud
    graduate of the Lake Como Class of 1973, having attended both Lake Como
    High School and Western Hills High School. She further pursued her
    education at Tarrant County College before beginning a distinguished
    career that spanned several decades. Sharon worked with unwavering
    commitment at Standard Meat Company from 1979 to 1993 and then with
    Tarrant County MHMR from 1993 until her retirement in 2014.
      Sharon's faith was an integral part of her life. She was baptized at
    an early age and remained a devoted member of the Lake Como Church of
    Christ, where she was a constant source of love and encouragement to
    those around her. Beyond her professional and spiritual dedication,
    Sharon found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She was an avid cook,
    enjoyed shopping, and brought warmth and laughter to family gatherings,
    particularly during friendly card games that brought her loved ones
    together.
      Her life was characterized by her deep care for others, and she will
    be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. I would
    also like to extend the family's gratitude to the Advanced Heart and
    Lung Disease Center at Baylor Scott & White Fort Worth Campus and Dr.
    Salmon Gohar for their compassionate care during Sharon's final days.
      Sharon Lavonne Harris Rischer was truly a pillar of our community,
    and her legacy of kindness, faith, and family will endure in the hearts
    of those she leaves behind. May she rest in peace, and may her memory
    continue to inspire all who knew her.

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