Posted on 07/07/2009 9:51:23 AM PDT by a fool in paradise
We recently reported that Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-Tex.) had introduced a resolution to honor Michael Jackson. (Oddly enough, the legislation was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee.)
The full text of that resolution has been published, and it's….long.
The legislation lists Jackson's accomplishments in endless detail, from his #1 hits to the details of his charity work. At the conclusion, the legislation resolves that Congress
(1) recognizes Michael Jackson as a global humanitarian and a noted leader in the fight against worldwide hunger and medical crises; and
(2) celebrates Michael Jackson as an accomplished contributor to the worlds of arts and entertainment, scientific advances in the treatment of HIV/AIDS, and global food security.
Here are a few of the clauses cited in support of honoring Jackson, not necessarily in consecutive order:
Whereas Michael Jackson began his stellar recording career as the featured member of 'The Jackson 5′, which was the first act in recorded history to have their first four major label singles 'I Want You Back','ABC','The Love You Save', and 'I'll Be There', reached the top of the American charts;
Whereas the internationally recognized 'Thriller' released in 1982, which became a smash hit yielded seven top-10 singles. The album sold 21 million copies in the United States and at least 27 million worldwide. It was a monumental moment in music history;
Whereas Michael Jackson was labeled 'The King of Pop', Jackson's music is internationally recognized and critically acclaimed;
Whereas Michael Jackson was one of the few artists to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice;
Whereas, on January 10, 1984, Michael Jackson visited the unit for burn victims at Brotman-Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles, and demonstrated his concern with people suffering from grievous injuries;
Whereas, on April 9, 1984, David Smithee, a 14-year-old boy suffering from cystic fibroses was invited to Michael's home, in response to a dying request to meet Michael. David passed away 7 weeks later;
Whereas, on April 14, 1984, Michael Jackson was single handedly responsible for equipping a 19-bed-unit at Mount Sinai New York Medical Center. This center is now a critical part of the T.J. Martell Foundation for leukemia and cancer research;
Whereas, on July 5, 1984, during the Jackson's press conference at Tavern On The Green, Michael announced that his portion of the earnings from the Victory Tour would be donated to three charitable organizations: The United Negro College Fund, Camp Good Times, and the T.J. Martell Foundation;
Whereas, on July 14, 1984, after the first concert of the Victory Tour, Michael met 8 terminally ill children backstage;
Whereas, on December 13, 1984, Michael visited the Brotman Memorial Hospital, where he had been treated when he was burned during the producing of a Pepsi commercial. He subsequently donated all the money he received from Pepsi, $1.5 million, to the Michael Jackson Burn Center for Children;
Whereas, on February 28, 1986, after having had a heart-transplant, 14-year-old Donna Ashlock from California received a call from Michael Jackson. He had heard that she was a fan. Michael invited Donna to his home following her recovery;
And on and on. Jackson's death has been a controversial topic in Congress. The Congressional Black Caucus spearheaded a moment of silence for the late King of Pop, which some lawmakers found offensive.
Today, Rep. Pete King (R-N.Y.) called Jackson a "pervert" and a "low-life." Guess that's one vote against Jackson-Lee's resolution.
Now there's a tough decision in identity politics. Vote your race or vote your gender--what to do?
Michael Jackoff bump!
You know..Somewhere, someone, ran out of jewels for their Bedazzler to commemorate this histerical...uh, historical event...
Po’ thang!
;-)
She is undoubtably, dumber than a bag of hammers...
My congresscritter is a sad joke. She’s also a racist communist.
I just can’t (sob) believe he’s dead. (sob)
Has anyone spoken to Macauley Culkin about this?
You have him on your rolodex???
I don’t think he even went ot the event today...Nobody spotted him I suppose...
M.J. is still dead! Man! What a marketing campaign this has been. I wonder if we will get the $ figures this has generated for airlines, hotels, tickets, merchandise, Media outlets etc.
She IS nuts, methinks!
Ping! Ping! Ping!
I watched her speech a few minutes ago.... words escape me.
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