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110th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 687
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
September 26 (legislative day, September 17), 2008
Mr. Reid (for himself and Mr. McConnell) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
To authorize testimony and legal representation in People of the State of Michigan v. Sereal Leonard Gravlin
Whereas, in the case of People of the State of Michigan v. Sereal Leonard Gravlin (Case No. 08–007750), pending in the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court (Oakland County, Michigan), the prosecuting attorney has subpoenaed testimony from Ruth Gallop, an employee in the office of Senator Debbie Stabenow;
Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(2) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. 288b(a) and 288c(a)(2), the Senate may direct its counsel to represent employees of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for testimony relating to their official responsibilities;
Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may, by the judicial or administrative process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; and
Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may promote the administration of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it
That Ruth Gallop and any other employee of Senator Stabenow's office from whom testimony may be required are authorized to testify in the case of People of the State of Michigan v. Sereal Leonard Gravlin, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.
The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Ruth Gallop and any other employee of the Senator from whom evidence may be required in the action referenced in section 1 of this resolution.