[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 11, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Page S1702]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       REMEMBERING DICK AMBROSIUS

 Mr. ROUNDS. Mr. President, today I would like to remember the 
life of Dick Ambrosius. Mr. Ambrosius passed away on January 24, 2020, 
at the age of 73.
  Dick Ambrosius was born in Huron, SD, and graduated from Huron High 
School in 1964. He attended the University of South Dakota, USD, in 
Vermillion, SD, where he earned a master's degree. He was actively 
involved in the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity and the Reserve Officer 
Training Corps during his time at USD and continued to advocate for the 
value of Greek life and the importance of military service throughout 
his career.
  Following his college graduation in 1968, he was commissioned as an 
officer in the U.S. Army, where he ultimately attained the rank of 
captain prior to his separation from service. He served in Vietnam and 
was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart medals.
  In life, Mr. Ambrosius was a tireless advocate for senior citizens 
and disabled veterans. He served as executive director for Warriors 
Never Give Up, a nonprofit organization that provides outdoor 
adventures for disabled veterans.
  I commend Mr. Ambrosius for his devotion to his community, disabled 
veterans, and seniors. I offer my sincerest condolences to his family 
and friends, including his wife Karen, daughter Jennifer, sons Matt and 
Jacob, sister Nancy, and numerous grandchildren.

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