Remembering Sam Taylor (Cong. Rec., March 4, 2021)
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This is S1118 of the Congressional Record, Senate, March 4, 2021, with interleaved columns. The page opens with the end of a student essay about the hardships of single parents, followed by an essay credited to a high school junior that argues for more funding and education for teenage mental health services. Under the heading Remembering Sam Taylor, Mr. Tillis honors Sam Taylor, the president of a North Carolina life sciences group, saying he was one of the founders of NC BIO in 1994 and that the sector has grown to more than 83,000 jobs. The page ends with executive communications, including EC–582 from the Environmental Protection Agency.
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S1118 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 4, 2021
providing for their children, and being with mon among ages fifteen to nineteen. Addi- vestment to North Carolina. These suc-
them. With no other options, parents are tionally, data from the Centers for Disease cesses were in no small part due to
prevented from raising their children, just so Control and Prevention explains that there Sam and his tireless leadership and ad-
they don’t lose the benefits for their kids. was a thirty percent increase in suicides
vocacy.
Even when single parents work, the wages from years 2000 to 2016. This illuminates that
are not enough to support a family. Working ignoring the mental health of America’s
Sam was one of the founders of NC
full-time for $10 an hour is only about $19,000 youth puts their safety and lives in jeopardy. BIO in 1994, long before most people
a year. This fact explains many single par- In order to solve this problem, it is vital grasped the industry’s potential. His
ents’ realities that are never ending. Min- that funding for mental health education advocacy in the business community,
imum wage jobs do not pay enough to sup- programs and support services are increased. in Raleigh, in Washington, and around
port a family. However, single parents can The Journal of Adolescent Health identifies the world made a huge difference.
prevail. My mom shared that ‘‘The single ‘‘insurance restrictions, poor funding, and Whether promoting our world-class
moms I know are some of the most mentally- low priorities for resources’’ as the ‘‘key ob-
stacles’’ preventing teenagers from seeking
universities, our startups, or more es-
strong people I’ve ever met, and no matter
what, they prevail.’’ This piece of evidence necessary help. A widespread lack of edu- tablished companies, Sam was always
shows that there is no option to give up, you cation regarding mental health also contrib- there with the facts, the vision, and
have to keep pushing no matter what the cir- utes to this problem, says The American the sheer force of will to move our
cumstance is. In the end, there really is no Academy of Child and Adolescent Psy- State forward. He worked for the cre-
way of getting out of this everlasting loop- chology. A step towards prioritizing teenage ation of the NCBioImpact training col-
hole, unless you are thrown a lifeline. mental health, increased funding and edu- laborative with the NC Community
Technology provides many of the answers cation would result in teenagers feeling sup- College System’s BioNetwork program,
to these problems. The solutions are there, ported and having better access to mental
health services.
as well as the Biomanufacturing Train-
they would benefit not only single parents,
but eventually in the long run, it would ben- Furthermore, better funding and education ing and Education Center at North
efit everyone. An online database and one- will allow for the improvement of on campus Carolina State University and the Bio-
stop shop: housing, services, food, mental health service. First, it is necessary manufacturing Research Institute and
healthcare. Just one simple example of a so- that the presence of these services on school Technology Enterprise program at
lution that can be extremely beneficial be- campuses are increased. In a report from the North Carolina Central University.
cause it can be used for different things and National Research Council and Institute of Sam’s work was recognized by the
in different ways. All the government assist- Medicine, adolescents were more likely to
North Carolina Council for Entrepre-
ance programs being in one, easy to access receive mental health services when on site
services were easily available. Second, diver- neurial Development in 2005 with the
place would make it simpler for single par-
ents to get the support they need, and that sity, identified by the report as a key compo- Chairman’s Service Award. He received
tax dollars are paying for. Technology could nent to effective on campus mental health the Life Science Conference Leadership
help in other ways as well. Imagine you are services, should be considered; a more di- Award in 2012 and the Life Science
a single mom,there is no one else at home to verse group of health care professionals leads Award from Triangle Business Journal
leave your other child(ren) with, while you to lower dropout rates in mental health pro- in 2015. Just recently and most signifi-
rush the sick one to the emergency room. grams, and misdiagnosis of mental illness cantly, he received our State’s highest
—If you could use an app like pingmd.com decreased when there were fewer cultural dif-
honor, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine.
app, all you would have to do is ‘‘ping’’ your ferences between provider and patient. Ame-
liorating on campus services by increasing To say Sam was a giant among men is
doctor directly, share photos, and list out
the symptoms. This would save time before and diversifying them will encourage teen- an understatement. He was a leader
scheduling an appointment and visiting a agers to seek help and normalize doing so, and a visionary, someone who truly
doctor (time the parents are usually at creating an atmosphere where youth can wanted to make our State and world a
work), and take some of the expenses out of comfortably discuss their mental health better place.
visiting a doctor. There are new solutions without fear of being treated as insignifi- North Carolinians have lost a loyal
being made everyday in order to make life cant. son and a tireless advocate. We have
for single parent’s easier, this being one of Moreover, improving the funding, edu-
lost a friend and colleague. Today, we
them. Parent’s that don’t have enough time cation, and available services surrounding
teen mental health will allow us to make ask every member of this body to join
in the day to record everything that their
this issue a larger priority in America. In us in honoring the life and amazing
child is doing, ex: soccer games, presen-
tations, first day of school experiences, etc. doing this, we take care of our youth and im- legacy of Sam Taylor. Our State and
This is now being solved with a page called prove their quality of life.∑ the people of the United States are
Kidlee. This is another example that will f grateful for his life of service, and we
help not only single parents right now, but know that North Carolina will con-
even parents that just don’t have time for it. REMEMBERING SAM TAYLOR
tinue to be one of our Nation’s life
These solutions are only the beginning, if ∑ Mr. TILLIS. Madam President, I science innovation hubs in no small
only they were acted upon, single parents rise today with my colleague, the sen- part due to him.∑
could get the assistance they need. ior Senator from North Carolina, to f
ELLA PARTLOW, MISSISQUOI VALLEY UNION HIGH honor the life and work of Sam Taylor,
SCHOOL, JUNIOR
the president of North Carolina Bio- EXECUTIVE AND OTHER
At such a significant time in their lives for sciences Organization. Sam was a giant COMMUNICATIONS
personal development, teenagers are one of in our State and a leading voice for our The following communications were
the most vulnerable age groups when it
comes to mental health. According to the
vital and innovative life sciences and laid before the Senate, together with
National Institute of Medicine, twenty-five biopharmaceutical sector. A native accompanying papers, reports, and doc-
percent of Americans experience at least one North Carolinian, his love for his home uments, and were referred as indicated:
depressive episode prior to adulthood. More State and his commitment to its future EC–582. A communication from the Direc-
concerning, however, is that the World always shone through. He was a grad- tor of the Regulatory Management Division,
Health Organization found that many such uate of North Carolina State Univer- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit-
conditions are ignored; an estimated fifteen sity, and he received his law degree ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en-
percent of teenagers’ mental health condi- with high honors from the University titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of State
tions go ‘‘underdiagnosed and undertreated’’. Air Quality Plans for Designated Facilities
This elucidates that adolescent mental
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. and Pollutants; Arkansas, Louisiana, New
health is not often made a priority. The Sam was a dedicated and energetic Mexico, and Albuquerque-Bernalillo County,
mental health of American teenagers needs voice for the biosciences and a terrific New Mexico; Control of Emissions From Ex-
to be taken more seriously. partner to those in government and the isting Hospital/Infectious Waste Incinerator
When teenage mental health is neglected, private sector committed to promoting Units’’ (FRL No. 10019–25–Region 6) received
it becomes an even more pressing issue. Re- those industries. This sector has seen in the Office of the President of the Senate
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flecting the detrimental effects of a poor remarkable growth in recent years: on February 25, 2021; to the Committee on
mental health care system, the rates of self since 2016, increasing its employment Environment and Public Works.
harm and suicide in America have increased EC–583. A communication from the Direc-
base by 10 percent to reach more than
in recent years. The General Hospital of Psy- tor of the Regulatory Management Division,
chiatry says that in the past two decades 83,000 jobs in 2018 across 4,210 business Environmental Protection Agency, transmit-
emergency room visits in America for self establishments. Between 2016 and 2019, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en-
inflicted harm in all age groups have in- the biosciences has attracted more titled ‘‘Approval of Source-Specific Air Qual-
creased; albeit, these visits were most com- than $1.5 billion in venture capital in- ity Implementation Plans; New Jersey’’
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March 4, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1119
(FRL No. 10017–00–Region 2) received in the of the President of the Senate on February ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2021–
Office of the President of the Senate on Feb- 25, 2021; to the Committee on Environment 0035)) received in the Office of the President
ruary 25, 2021; to the Committee on Environ- and Public Works. of the Senate on February 25, 2021; to the
ment and Public Works. EC–591. A communication from the Direc- Committee on Commerce, Science, and
EC–584. A communication from the Direc- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Transportation.
tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- EC–600. A communication from the Yeo-
Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- man Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Coast Guard,
ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Pennsylvania; Department of Homeland Security, transmit-
titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of State 1997 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en-
Air Quality Plans for Designated Facilities Quality Standard Second Maintenance Plan titled ‘‘Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
and Pollutants; State of Maryland; Control for the Harrisburg-Lebanon-Carlisle Area’’ Middle River, Near Discovery Bay, Cali-
of Emissions from Existing Sewage Sludge (FRL No. 10016–56–Region 3) received in the fornia’’ ((RIN1625–AA09) (Docket No. USCG–
Incinerator Units’’ (FRL No. 10018–21–Region Office of the President of the Senate on Feb- 2020–0137)) received in the Office of the Presi-
3) received in the Office of the President of ruary 25, 2021; to the Committee on Environ- dent of the Senate on February 25, 2021; to
the Senate on February 25, 2021; to the Com- ment and Public Works. the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
mittee on Environment and Public Works. EC–592. A communication from the Board Transportation.
EC–585. A communication from the Direc- Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Farm EC–601. A communication from the Chair-
tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Credit Administration, transmitting, pursu- man of the Office of Proceedings, Surface
Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ant to law, the Administration’s Fiscal Year Transportation Board, Department of Trans-
ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- 2020 Federal Information Security Manage- portation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of State ment Act (FISMA) and Privacy Management report of a rule entitled ‘‘Civil Monetary
Air Quality Plans for Designated Facilities Report; to the Committees on Agriculture, Penalties–2021 Adjustment’’ (Docket No. EP
and Pollutants; Arkansas, Louisiana, New Nutrition, and Forestry; Appropriations; 716 (Sub–No. 6)) received in the Office of the
Mexico, and Albuquerque-Bernalillo County, Homeland Security and Governmental Af- President of the Senate on February 25, 2021;
New Mexico; Control of Emissions From Ex- fairs; and Commerce, Science, and Transpor- to the Committee on Commerce, Science,
isting Hospital/Infectious Waste Incinerator tation. and Transportation.
Units’’ (FRL No. 10019–25–Region 6) received EC–593. A communication from the Chair- EC–602. A communication from the Direc-
in the Office of the President of the Senate man of the Board of Governors, Federal Re- tor of the Office of National Marine Sanc-
on February 25, 2021; to the Committee on serve System, transmitting, pursuant to law, tuaries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Environment and Public Works. the Board’s semiannual Monetary Policy Re- Administration, Department of Commerce,
EC–586. A communication from the Direc- port to Congress; to the Committee on Bank- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. a rule entitled ‘‘Expansion of Flower Garden
Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- EC–594. A communication from the Execu- Banks National Marine Sanctuary’’
ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- tive Secretary, U.S. Agency for Inter- (RIN0648–BA21) received in the Office of the
titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Pennsylvania; national Development (USAID), transmit- President of the Senate on February 25, 2021;
1997 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS Second Mainte- ting, pursuant to law, nine (9) reports rel- to the Committee on Commerce, Science,
nance Plan for the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre ative to vacancies in the U.S. Agency for and Transportation.
Area’’ (FRL No. 10018–14–Region 3) received International Development (USAID), re- f
in the Office of the President of the Senate ceived in the Office of the President of the
on February 25, 2021; to the Committee on Senate on February 25, 2021; to the Com- EXECUTIVE REPORT OF
Environment and Public Works. mittee on Foreign Relations. COMMITTEE
EC–587. A communication from the Direc- EC–595. A communication from the Assist-
tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- The following executive report of a
Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the nomination was submitted:
ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as amended, By Mr. MANCHIN for the Committee on
titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; West Virginia; the report of the texts and background state- Energy and Natural Resources.
1997 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air ments of international agreements, other *Debra Anne Haaland, of New Mexico, to be
Quality Standard Second Maintenance Plan than treaties (List 2021–0021—2021–0039); to Secretary of the Interior.
for the West Virginia Portion for the the Committee on Foreign Relations. *Nomination was reported with rec-
Charleston, West Virginia Area Comprising EC–596. A communication from the Deputy ommendation that it be confirmed sub-
Kanawha and Putnam Counties’’ (FRL No. Assistant General Counsel for Regulatory
ject to the nominee’s commitment to
10017–11–Region 3) received in the Office of Services, Office of Elementary and Sec-
the President of the Senate on February 25, ondary Education, Department of Education, respond to requests to appear and tes-
2021; to the Committee on Environment and transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of tify before any duly constituted com-
Public Works. a rule entitled ‘‘CARES Act Programs; Equi- mittee of the Senate.
EC–588. A communication from the Direc- table Services to Students and Teachers in f
tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Non-Public Schools’’ (RIN1810–AB59) re-
Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ceived in the Office of the President of the INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND
ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Senate on February 25, 2021; to the Com- JOINT RESOLUTIONS
titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Virginia; Nega- mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and The following bills and joint resolu-
tive Declarations Certification for the 2008 Pensions. tions were introduced, read the first
Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Stand- EC–597. A communication from the Senior
ard Including the 2016 Oil and Natural Gas Official Performing the Duties of the Admin- and second times by unanimous con-
Control Techniques Guidelines’’ (FRL No. istrator, Federal Emergency Management sent, and referred as indicated:
10016–88–Region 3) received in the Office of Agency, Department of Homeland Security, By Mrs. CAPITO (for herself, Mrs. SHA-
the President of the Senate on February 25, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- HEEN, Mr. PORTMAN, and Mr.
2021; to the Committee on Environment and ative to the cost of response and recovery ef- MANCHIN):
Public Works. forts for FEMA–3553-EM in the District of S. 586. A bill to amend title XVIII of the
EC–589. A communication from the Direc- Columbia having exceeded the $5,000,000 Social Security Act to combat the opioid cri-
tor of the Regulatory Management Division, limit for a single emergency declaration; to sis by promoting access to non-opioid treat-
Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- the Committee on Homeland Security and ments in the hospital outpatient setting; to
ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Governmental Affairs. the Committee on Finance.
titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Texas; Reasonable EC–598. A communication from the Yeo- By Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself, Mr.
Further Progress Plan for the Houston-Gal- man Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Coast Guard, PETERS, Mr. PORTMAN, Mr. CARPER,
veston-Brazoria Ozone Nonattainment Area’’ Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Mr. LANKFORD, Ms. HASSAN, Mr. ROM-
(FRL No. 10019–45–Region 6) received in the ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- NEY, Mr. TESTER, Ms. COLLINS, Mrs.
Office of the President of the Senate on Feb- titled ‘‘Safety Zone; Lower Mississippi FEINSTEIN, Mr. WICKER, and Ms.
ruary 25, 2021; to the Committee on Environ- River, Natchez, Mississippi’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) SINEMA):
ment and Public Works. (Docket No. USCG–2020–0713)) received in the S. 587. A bill to amend the Inspector Gen-
EC–590. A communication from the Direc- Office of the President of the Senate on Feb- eral Act of 1978 to provide that the President
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tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ruary 25, 2021; to the Committee on Com- or certain agency heads may remove the In-
Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- merce, Science, and Transportation. spector General, or place an Inspector Gen-
ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–599. A communication from the Yeo- eral on non-duty status, only if certain con-
titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Pennsylvania; man Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Coast Guard, ditions are satisfied, and for other purposes;
1997 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Department of Homeland Security, transmit- to the Committee on Homeland Security and
Quality Standards Second Maintenance Plan ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Governmental Affairs.
for the Altoona (Blair County) Area’’ (FRL titled ‘‘Safety Zone; Power Plant Demoli- By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, Ms.
No. 10017–26–Region 3) received in the Office tion; Grand River, Grand Haven, Michigan’’ CORTEZ MASTO, Mr. PADILLA, Mr.
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