; Whereas, in 1999, Lodi Gyari was elected the Executive Chairman of the Board of the International Campaign for Tibet after resigning as President of that organization; Whereas Lodi Gyari resigned as Special Envoy of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, effective June 1, 2012, in the context of the deteriorating situation inside Tibet, including increasing incidents of Tibetan self-immolations, after expressing deep frustration over the lack of positive developments with the People’s Republic of China after nearly 10 years, and in respect for the process of devolution of political power to the elected Tibetan leaders; Whereas Lodi Gyari retired from the position of Executive Chairman of the Board of the International Campaign for Tibet on December 31, 2014; Whereas Lodi Gyari has contributed significantly to strengthening the relationship between the Tibetan people and the people of the United States; Whereas, on October 29, 2018, Lodi Gyari died at the age of 69; Whereas Lodi Gyari is survived by his wife, Dawa Chokyi, their 6 children, Tenzing Dechen, Tenzing Choyang, Norbu Wangmo, Tashi Chodon, Tulku Penam, and Tenzing Tsering, 5 grandchildren, his mothers, 4 brothers, and 3 sisters; Whereas Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic Leader of the House of Representatives and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, said that Lodi Gyari built deep support for the Tibetan cause throughout America and around the world and that Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle benefitted from Lodi’s insight and wisdom ; and Whereas the Department of State— (1) said that Mr. Gyari dedicated his life to serving as a staunch advocate for the Tibetan people, democratic principles, and human rights, including religious freedom ; (2) offered condolences to the family of Lodi Gyari; and (3) observed that Lodi Gyari will be missed: Now, therefore, be it