[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 94 (Tuesday, May 19, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Page S2501]
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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