[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 146 (Friday, August 14, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E761]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE LIFE OF ERIC JASON AMBERGE

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 14, 2020

  Mr. KATKO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Mr. Eric 
Jason Amberge, who passed away on July 13, 2020. A veteran, proud 
volunteer, and beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Mr. 
Amberge will be dearly missed.
  After graduating from SUNY Fredonia with a degree in Electrical 
Engineering, Mr. Amberge entered the United States Air Force. During 
his time in the military, Mr. Amberge was stationed at Griffiss Air 
Force Base in Rome, NY, where he served as a Lead Systems Engineer and 
Air Defense Initiatives and Program Manager, at the Advanced Planning 
System in Rome Laboratory, Airforce System Command. After 10 years in 
the Air Force, Mr. Amberge retired as a Captain and was awarded the 
Meritorious Service Medal for Outstanding Service, a distinction given 
to those who preform volunteer service that far exceed the duties 
required by a member of the Armed Services.
  Following his retirement from the Air Force, Mr. Amberge went on to 
receive an MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. During his career 
as an engineer, he worked for Kodak, Oracle, APG Technologies, and 
Aquila Technologies.
  Outside of work, Mr. Amberge was an avid volunteer who was passionate 
about honoring local veterans. He served as Commander of the 
Skaneateles American Legion Post No. 239 and as the Director of Honor 
Flight Syracuse, an organization that transports local veterans to 
Washington, DC, allowing them to visit the national memorials dedicated 
to their service and sacrifice. Throughout his life, he also remained 
dedicated to his wife, children and step-children, mother, siblings, 
and grandchildren. A man of strong faith, Mr. Amberge was an avid 
student of scripture and strived to always treat others with dignity 
and respect.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the House to join me in 
honoring the life of Mr. Eric Jason Amberge. A cherished member of our 
Central New York community, Mr. Amberge will truly be missed. I ask my 
colleagues to keep him and his family in mind as we remember his life.

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