H4386 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 15, 2020 senior centers provide for the elderly. I Mr. Speaker, included in these ar- detainees, inhumane detainment conditions, stand today to recognize all the hard rests are several opposition leaders, in- persecution of political opposition and jour- work and dedications these centers cluding former presidential candidates nalists.) 8. Ivan Kubrakov, Director of Minsk police provide throughout the First District Sergei Tikhanovsky, Viktar Babaryka, department (Notes: Commission of acts of vi- of Kentucky. Coordination Council members Liliya olence against peaceful protesters, portrait f Vlasova, Sergei Dylevsky, Maria detainees, inhumane detainment conditions, Kalesnikava, and Maxim Znak, as well JUSTICE FOR ALL persecution of political opposition and jour- as several of their staff and volunteers, nalists.) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, the opposi- 9. Roman Golovchenko, Prime Minister Chair recognizes the gentleman from tion presidential nominee, was forced (Notes: Organization of falsification of elec- Texas (Mr. GREEN) for 5 minutes. to flee the country, as was opposition tions.) Mr. GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, 10. Igor Sergeenko, Head of presidential ad- leader Veronika Tsepkalo and her hus- ministration (Notes: Organization of fal- and still I rise, as a liberated Democrat band, former presidential nominee, sification of elections.) to say that the moral movement for Valery Tsepkalo. 11. Viktor Sheyman, Chief Manager of the justice everywhere cannot condone in- None of the dissidents have been President (Notes: Persecution of political op- justice anywhere. We cannot allow our- given a fair trial, and all of them have ponents of Alexander Lukashenko.) selves to be induced to believe that had their human rights denied. As I 12. Dimitriy Pavlichenko, Head of the As- there is a binary choice, that we must think about the current situation in sociation of Veterans of the Special Forces choose either peace officers or peaceful of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ex-com- Belarus, I am reminded of President mander of Military Unit 3214; Ex-commander protesters. Ronald Reagan’s speech to Soviet dis- of SOBR. (Notes: Unofficially commanded No, there is a righteous choice. And sidents at Spaso House in 1988. Presi- the special forces who violently dispersed the righteous choice will cause us to dent Reagan made two things clear protesters in Minsk.) conclude that we must choose justice that day: The United States’ commit- 13. Ivan Tertel, Chairman of the State Con- for the police just as we choose justice ment to human rights are, and will trol Committee (Notes: The official initiator for the protestors. Crimes committed continue to be, fundamental and un- of the Belgazprombank case and the arrest of against the police must be punished wavering, and that through strength, presidential candidate Viktor Babariko and crimes committed by the police along with his relatives, friends, and employ- determination, and prayer, there is ees.) must be punished. nothing you cannot conquer. 14. Oleg Slizhevsky, Minister of Justice We are a Nation of laws, and if the Reagan also said in that speech, (Notes: Sanctions imposed by extension to law is to prevail, all criminals must be ‘‘While we press for human rights leading officials on account of the punished. But not only must they be through diplomatic channels, you press Belarusian government’s suppression of free punished; they must be punished expe- with your very lives, day in, day out, and fair elections and subsequent abuses.) ditiously against those who commit year after year, risking your jobs, your 15. Petr Miklashevich, President of the crimes against people just as we would homes, your all.’’ Constitutional Court (Notes: Sanctions im- have them be punished expeditiously posed by extension to leading officials on ac- Mr. Speaker, while the people of count of the Belarusian government’s sup- against those who commit crimes Belarus continue their tireless fight for pression of free and fair elections and subse- against the police. ‘‘Injustice any- human rights, the United States should quent abuses.) where,’’ as Dr. King put it, ‘‘is a threat be working with our European partners 16. Valentin Sukalo, President of the Su- to justice everywhere.’’ and allies to impose new sanctions on preme Court (Notes: Sanctions imposed by Mr. Speaker, I stand and I rise as a those responsible not only for voter re- extension to leading officials on account of liberated Democrat to say we cannot pression, but also for the violent crack- the Belarusian government’s suppression of condone crimes against the police nor downs that follow the election. free and fair elections and subsequent abuses.) can we condone crimes committed by Mr. Speaker, I include in the RECORD 17. Aleksandr Konyuk, Prosecutor General the police. a list of 28 individuals. (Notes: Provision of official justification for f BELARUS SANCTIONS RECOMMENDATIONS the brutal crackdowns on protesters and in- SOLIDARITY WITH BELARUS 1. Alexander Lukashenko, President volvement in the manufactured prosecution (Notes: Ordering the blatant falsification of of members of the opposition.) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The presidential voting, commission of acts of vi- 18. Ivan Noskevish, Chairman of the Inves- Chair recognizes the gentleman from olence against peaceful protesters, torture of tigative Committee (Notes: Falsification of Illinois (Mr. SHIMKUS) for 5 minutes. detainees, inhumane detainment conditions, criminal cases against protesters.) Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise persecution of political opponents and jour- 19. Vladimir Karanik, Minister of Health (Notes: Dissemination of misinformation today in strong solidarity with the nalists.) 2. Lydia Yermishina, Chairwoman, Central about the orchestration of medical protests.) citizens and the political dissidents of Election Commission (Notes: Multiple cases 20. Ivan Eysmont, Chairman of State Belarus. of election fraud and falsification, criminal Broadcasting ‘‘Belteleradiocompany’’ (Notes: On August 9, 2020, Belarus held its misconduct concerning the tabulation of bal- Organization of falsification of elections.) presidential election with its incum- ance and miss reporting election results.) 21. Igor Lutskiy, Minister of Information bent President, Alexander Lukashenko, 3. Yuriy Karaev, Minister of Interior (Notes: Organization of falsification of elec- claiming victory with over 80 percent (Notes: Commission of acts of violence tions.) of the vote. Both the United States and against peaceful protesters, torture of de- 22. Viktor Hrenin, Minister of Defense (Notes: Sanctions imposed by extension to the European Union have called the tainees, inhumane detainment conditions, persecution of political opposition and jour- leading officials on account of the elections ‘‘neither fair or free,’’ as the nalists.) Belarusian government’s suppression of free Lukashenko regime restricted ballot 4. Valeriy Vakaluchik, Director, KGB and fair elections and subsequent abuses.) access for candidates, prohibited local (Notes: Ordering and implementing acts of 23. Major General Yuri Nazarenko, Deputy independent observers, and employed violence against peaceful protesters, torture Minister of the Interior and Commander of intimidation tactics against opposition of detainees, inhumane detainment condi- the Interior Armed Forces, former Chief of candidates. tions, persecution of political opposition and Staff of the Lukashenko Security Service (Notes: Commission of acts of violence Mass protests erupted following the journalists.) 5. Viktor Lukashenko, counselor to the against peaceful protesters, torture of de- election. Tens of thousands of president on national security (Notes: Orga- tainees, inhumane detainment conditions, protestors took to the street to express nization and implementation of violence persecution of political opposition and jour- their disapproval of Lukashenko and against peaceful protesters, torture of de- nalists.) his administration. His regime re- tainees, inhumane detainment conditions, 24. Vladimir Zhiznevsky, Commander of sponded with excessive force to quell persecution of political opposition and jour- the Internal Army Unit No. 3214 (Notes: the protests, including the use of live nalists.) Commission of acts of violence against and rubber ballots, leading to thou- 6. Dimitri Lukashenko, son of Alexander peaceful protesters, torture of detainees, in- Lukashenko (Notes: Sanctions imposed by humane detainment conditions, persecution sands of Belarusian citizens being ei- extension to family members.) of political opposition and journalists.) ther detained or arrested. It appears 7. Dimitriy Balaba, special police unit, 25. Alexander Bykov, Commander of the likely that violent crackdowns will Minsk (Notes: Commission of acts of vio- Special Rapid Reaction Force (COBP) (Notes: continue. lence against peaceful protesters, torture of Commission of acts of violence against

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Even as he fought his own field Diocese, serving as the director of of Internal Affairs—Head of the Public Secu- rity Police (Notes: Commission of acts of vi- disease with incredible grace and resil- Black Catholic Ministries and instru- olence against peaceful protesters, torture of ience, he used his voice to speak out mental with the Springfield Dominican detainees, inhumane detainment conditions, and to bring the issue of colorectal Anti-Racism Team. He was also a persecution of political opposition and jour- cancer to the attention of researchers, member of Prince Hall Freemasons and nalists.) donors, elected officials, and other Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 27. Natalia Kachanova, Head of the Council young people at risk for the disease. He For so many, including our mutual of the Republic of the National Assembly appeared on the news, advocated for good friend Irv Smith, Leroy was a (Notes: Organization of falsification of elec- patients, and worked with groups like friend, a role model, and a mentor. He tions.) will truly be missed. 28. Andrey Ravkov, Secretary of State of the Prevent Cancer Foundation, to educate the public about the alarming My prayers are with his wife, the Security Council (Notes: Commission of Johnetta; four daughters; and grand- acts of violence against peaceful protesters, increase of young onset colorectal can- torture of detainees, inhumane detainment cer. children. conditions, persecution of political opposi- Mr. Speaker, Patrick Beauregard CONGRATULATING DOVE, INC. tion and journalists.) truly lived his life in service to others. Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Mr. SHIMKUS. This new round of From serving on the Alumni Associa- Speaker, I rise today to congratulate sanctions should send a clear and di- tion Board at Thayer Academy, to Dove, Inc., on celebrating 50 years of rect message that any attempts to serving in the United States Marine dedicated service to their community. interfere with the Belarusian people’s Corps, to serving as an advocate so Formed in July of 1970, Dove has seen inalienable rights to freedom, democ- that we can prevent this terrible dis- considerable growth in both their orga- racy, and the rule of law will not be ease, Patrick is an inspiration to all of nization and the impact they have tolerated. us, and he embodies the ideas of service made on their community. Mr. Speaker, let it be clear to the and self-sacrifice this Nation was built Dove is a coalition of religious orga- Belarusian people: We, the people of on. nizations that has excelled in their the United States, hear their cry for His incredible strength and tenacity mission to address unmet human needs freedom, democracy, and the rule of allowed him to accomplish his final and social injustices. Their ministry, law. We stand behind them. goal of meeting his son, Noah Patrick, shared through a network of volunteers and advocates, aims to empower indi- f on July 10, 2020. Noah, your dad was a great man, but more importantly, he viduals to become self-reliant by en- IN HONOR OF PATRICK HENRY was a very good man, who did his very couraging clients’ freedom to make re- BEAUREGARD best to serve those around him and sponsible decisions and determine their The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. made our world a better place. future based on informed opinions. For half a century, community lead- GREEN of Texas). The Chair recognizes Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the people the gentleman from Massachusetts of Massachusetts, cancer patients and ers at Dove have provided some of the most vulnerable in their community a (Mr. MCGOVERN) for 5 minutes. survivors around the world, and the en- place where they are cared for with Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise tire United States Congress, please join today with a heavy heart to honor the me in honoring the life and service of dignity and compassion while on their path toward healing and self-suffi- life and service of a truly exceptional Patrick Henry Beauregard and praying ciency. young man whom I had the great for- for his family and friends and all those Dove provides services on important tune of meeting and working with, Pat- who hold him in their heart. issues, such as domestic violence, rick Henry Beauregard, who was taken f homelessness, emergency financial as- from us far too soon on September 6, b 0915 sistance, and prevention education pro- 2020, after a courageous and awe-inspir- gramming to K through third grade REMEMBERING LEROY JORDAN ing battle with colorectal cancer. students. They currently impact thou- Many of you know that my own faith The SPEAKER pro tempore. The sands of citizens every year through has been greatly influenced by the Chair recognizes the gentleman from their various community service pro- teachings of the Jesuits, and in par- Illinois (Mr. RODNEY DAVIS) for 5 min- grams. ticular, the idea that we ought to live utes. Again, congratulations to Dove, Inc., our lives as men and women for others. Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. on their 50th anniversary. I wish them Mr. Speaker, Patrick Beauregard em- Speaker, I rise today to remember and those they serve nothing but the bodied this idea in every way. Patrick Leroy Jordan. He was a beloved educa- best in the years to come. was born in Portland, Maine, and grew tor and community leader who passed CONGRATULATING THOMAS J. WICKHAM up in Medfield, Massachusetts. He at- away on September 5, 2020. Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. tended Thayer Academy in Braintree, Leroy was a native of Murphysboro, Speaker, I would be remiss not to offer Massachusetts, and Providence College Illinois, and a graduate of Southern Il- heartfelt congratulations to somebody in Providence, Rhode Island, where he linois University at Carbondale. Leroy who, over the last 8 years, has not just met the love of his life, Amanda. was hired by Iles Elementary School in been a colleague but has become a After graduating from college, Pat- Springfield, becoming the first Black friend while standing up at that same rick decided to serve our country by male teacher in the district. He later Speaker’s rostrum when we were in the enlisting in the United States Marine served on that district’s school board, majority. The gentleman is none other Corps where he was an intelligence an- including two terms as school board than the House Parliamentarian, Tom alyst. And during his service, Patrick president. He also went on to become Wickham. received commendations for excep- the vice president of academic affairs Tom has helped so many people on tional leadership, initiative, loyalty, at Sangamon State University, which our side of the aisle. Now, as the other and dedication to duty. is now known as the University of Illi- side has taken the majority, you have Patrick’s stage 4 colorectal cancer nois at Springfield. gotten to witness firsthand what I diagnosis in September 2017 at the age He was a dedicated servant and lead- learned from Tom and the great people of 29—a month after marrying his be- er to his community. He advocated for who work in the House Parliamentar- loved wife, Amanda—changed every- freedom and justice, perhaps most no- ian’s Office during my 6 years in the thing. I think some of us would be tably in his involvement in a 1974 de- majority and being able to be up in tempted to give in to the uncertainty segregation lawsuit that created a bus- that chair working directly with him. and doubt. But Patrick remained posi- ing system that helped balance the Tom is somebody who I think every- tive through surgeries, White and Black populations in Spring- body got to know very well as someone immunotherapy, and over 40 rounds of field’s public schools and encouraged who is actually very fair at admin- chemotherapy. the hiring of more minority teachers. istering the rules of this House. But I

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