“Richard first and foremost was a man tirelessly supportive of his wife’s service, first to her city and then to her country, but I always admired his philanthropy and passion for development issues in the Himalayas and across Asia. The Blum Center for Developing Economies has pioneered the field of development engineering and secured over $650 million in additional funding to address global poverty through its ‘Big Ideas’ contest. Richard said he set out to create a ‘do tank,’ not a ‘think tank,’ and his success in doing so ensures that his legacy will far outlive him. May his memory be a blessing for Dianne and his three daughters.”
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