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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
TRIBUTE TO GLEN TAIT
Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, along with my colleagues Senator Jim Risch,
Representative Mike Simpson and Representative Russ Fulcher, I
congratulate Glen Tait, who is retiring from his position as Idaho
National Laboratory's--INL--Governmental Affairs Director, after nearly
20 years with INL.
Prior to joining INL in 2001, Glen served as my legislative director
when I was first elected to the Senate. During his time guiding my
legislative staff, he worked on annual appropriations, nuclear, and
other energy issues. He brought with him significant experience and
understanding of our great State of Idaho, as he had previously worked
as a senior adviser to my predecessor, Dirk Kempthorne. Prior to
serving on my staff, Glen's first job in Washington, DC, was working
for Vice President Dan Quayle. He served on the Vice President's
national security staff as a congressional liaison.
When announcing Glen's retirement, INL Director Mark Peters
recognized Glen's excellent leadership as he has worked with our Idaho
congressional delegation ``throughout the annual appropriations
process, securing the participation of INL experts in congressional
hearings, and working with Congress and federal agencies to advance
legislation and policies important to our energy and national
security.'' Glen has been instrumental in helping us ensure the
allocation of needed resources to INL and assisting with Federal policy
changes to best support nuclear innovation. For example, we have
greatly valued his assistance with the 2018 enactment of S. 97, the
Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act, and the 2019 enactments of
S. 512, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act, and S.
174, the Securing Energy Infrastructure Act. These laws are important
legacies of Glen's work, as they will ensure the research conducted at
INL keeps our Nation at the forefront of nuclear innovation. These
measures are a nice capstone to his years of service and dedication to
INL and nuclear energy, ensuring that research into advanced nuclear
reactors continues and that research is ultimately able to be
commercialized and deployed in the private sector.
Glen is dedicated and talented in many aspects of his life beyond his
work. He speaks Russian, is an avid gardener, bikes to work, and runs
daily. He is a big sports fan, with the Washington Nationals and the
California Golden Bears being among his favorite teams to watch. Glen
is also very generous with people and cares greatly about helping young
people get solid footing in Washington, DC. He is well regarded for his
guidance and mentorship, as he has helped newcomers with job and life
skills. He has taught many of our staff the ins-and-outs of the lab's
research and the science behind it. His patience and guidance are
deeply appreciated by many who were fortunate enough to work with him.
Glen, may retirement afford you many runs on the beach and great
times with your loved ones, including your wife, Jeannette, and
daughters, Lindsey Marie and Hailey Madison. Congratulations on an
outstanding 30-year career. We will miss your wit and intellect, and
thank you for sharing your talents with Idahoans all these years. We
wish you all the best in your retirement.
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