; Whereas for 65 years, the Dalai Lama continues to defend the cause of Tibetan freedom and national identity on the global stage; and Whereas the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 ( 22 U.S.C. 6901 et seq. ) provided for a Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues in the Department of State, tasked to “coordinate United States Government policies, programs, and projects”, but the Secretary of State has not designated a non-concurrent appointment to that position: Now, therefore, be it