III 111th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 444 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 4, 2010 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 City of Vancouver v. Galloway.

Whereas, in the case of City of Vancouver v. Galloway, Cr. No. 171555V, pending in Clark County District Court in Vancouver, Washington, the prosecution has requested testimony from Allison Creagan-Frank and Bethany Works, former employees of the office of Senator Patty Murray; 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 present or former 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; 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 Allison Creagan-Frank, Bethany Works, and any other employee of Senator Murray's office from whom testimony may be required, are authorized to testify in the case of City of Vancouver v. Galloway, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.

2.The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Allison Creagan-Frank, Bethany Works, and any other employee of Senator Murray’s office from whom testimony may be required, in connection with the testimony authorized in section one of this resolution.