[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 53 (Monday, March 30, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E805]
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                         TRIBUTE TO RICK KAPLAN

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                         HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR.

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 30, 2009

  Mr. CONYERS. Madam Speaker, on behalf of myself and the Committee on 
the Judiciary, I would like to take this opportunity to recognize Rick 
Kaplan, who just recently left the House to take a position with the 
Federal Communications Commission. Mr. Kaplan served in the Office of 
the General Counsel for 14 months as an Assistant Counsel. We will miss 
him.
  Mr. Kaplan provided invaluable legal advice and representation to our 
Committee, particularly in connection with a landmark lawsuit that 
resulted in a decision recognizing the judicial enforceability of 
congressional subpoenas to executive branch officials. I and my staff 
relied on his expertise and guidance both in connection with the many 
tactical and strategic decisions we were required to make in the course 
of this important case, and in drafting the legal briefs that were 
filed in court setting forth the Committee's positions.
  Mr. Kaplan played a significant role in safeguarding the legal and 
institutional interests of the House of Representatives. He served the 
House with great distinction, and we know he will serve the Federal 
Communications Commission with that same level of distinction. On 
behalf of the Committee on the Judiciary, we thank him for his service 
to the House and extend to him our very best wishes for his continued 
success.

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