E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 116 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION Vol. 166 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 No. 159 House of Representatives The House met at 9 a.m. and was The community came together during per, who has been selected by the Ken- called to order by the Speaker pro tem- that flood, and I know they will once tucky Family Medicine as the State’s pore (Mr. MCGOVERN). again unite to tackle this tremendous top, young doctor. She is a native of f challenge. Russell County and a graduate of the Casey County is a resilient commu- University of Kentucky College of Med- DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO nity where people look out for each icine. For the past 3 years, she has TEMPORE other and help their neighbors in times practiced medicine in Russell County. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- of need. As they continue to weather Dr. Cooper will receive the award at a fore the House the following commu- this challenge, I would like to encour- ceremony in Louisville on September nication from the Speaker: age anyone in or around Casey County 25. WASHINGTON, DC, to reach out to my office for any as- Mr. Speaker, I join with everyone in September 15, 2020. sistance they may need moving for- Russell County and throughout the I hereby appoint the Honorable JAMES P. ward. Commonwealth in honoring her on this MCGOVERN to act as Speaker pro tempore on HONORING TOMMY WILLETT outstanding statewide achievement. this day. Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to HONORING SENIOR CENTERS NANCY PELOSI, recognize my dear friend, political Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Speaker of the House of Representatives. teacher, community leader, and states- today to honor the valuable services f man, Tommy Willett, who passed away that our senior centers in Kentucky MORNING-HOUR DEBATE on September 8. are providing for senior citizens Tommy served as my Monroe County throughout the First Congressional The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Judge/Executive from 2011 to 2018. District. ant to the order of the House of Janu- Under his steady leadership, Monroe Along with essential workers, senior ary 7, 2020, the Chair will now recog- County saw unique and unprecedented centers have provided crucial services nize Members from lists submitted by cooperation among various elected offi- to our elderly populations during the the majority and minority leaders for cials, which was clearly reflected in his COVID–19 pandemic. morning-hour debate. running unopposed for reelection on As the country has learned to adapt The Chair will alternate recognition 2014. to different times, senior centers have between the parties, with time equally I knew Tommy Willett my entire also modified their services. For in- allocated between the parties and each life. He owned Pure Drug Pharmacy in stance, the Union County Senior Serv- Member other than the majority and Tompkinsville and was always active ices organization had to cancel minority leaders and the minority in the world-famous Monroe County potlucks, exercise classes, and bingo whip limited to 5 minutes, but in no political scene. As a young, aspiring sessions. While those in-person activi- event shall debate continue beyond 9:50 candidate for public office, Tommy ties were unfortunately suspended, the a.m. took me under his wing and taught me dedicated servants who make up this f so much about grass-roots organiza- organization dramatically increased tion, political strategy, and get-out-to- options for home delivery and meal CASEY COUNTY FLOODING vote techniques. pickup for area residents. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Tommy’s beloved wife, Elizabeth In addition to providing meals, the Chair recognizes the gentleman from Young Willett, preceded him in death. Union County Senior Services also dis- Kentucky (Mr. COMER) for 5 minutes. Ms. Willett was my high school English tributes food grocery items for the sen- Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise teacher, and one of the best ever at ior citizens. Just recently, they even today to encourage this body to keep Monroe County High School. Tommy is hit a tremendous milestone of 15,000 Casey County, Kentucky, in your survived by his two, fine sons, James meals prepared since the beginning of thoughts and prayers. and Scott Willett. the pandemic. Their tremendous con- On Sunday, the community experi- Judge Willett lived a life of public tributions have been replicated in the enced flooding that impacted multiple service and professional achievement. entire region, showing that Kentuck- businesses, roads and homes in the He was a true Monroe County success ians truly have each other’s backs dur- area. story who will be deeply missed. ing times of need. This is not the first time the commu- HONORING DR. LEANN DALTON COOPER As a lead Republican cosponsor of the nity has experienced flood waters, with Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Supporting Older Americans Act of the ‘‘great flood’’ that occurred in 2010. today to honor Dr. Leann Dalton Coo- 2020, I understand the critical services b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. H4385 . VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:59 Sep 16, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15SE7.000 H15SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE 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.