[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 68 (Monday, June 1, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S5521]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 239--AUTHORIZING TESTIMONY, DOCUMENT PRODUCTION, AND 
                   REPRESENTATION OF SENATE EMPLOYEES

  Mr. LOTT (for himself and Mr. Daschle) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 239

       Whereas, in the case of Pointe Properties, Inc., et al. v. 
     Michael J. Bevenour, et al., No. 96-CA-009720, pending in the 
     Superior Court for the District of Columbia, testimony has 
     been requested from Mike Morrill, an employee on the staff of 
     Senator Barbara A. Mikulski;
       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 or the production of documents 
     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 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 consistently with the 
     privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved That Mike Morrill, and any other employee from 
     whom testimony or document production may be required, are 
     authorized to testify and produce documents in the case of 
     Pointe Properties, Inc., et al. v. Michael J. Bevenour, et 
     al., except concerning matters for which a privilege should 
     be asserted.
       Sec. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent 
     Mike Morrill, and any other employee from whom testimony or 
     document production may be required, in connection with 
     Pointe Properties, Inc., et al. v. Michael J. Bevenour, et 
     al.

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