Pelosi shuts down resolution honoring Michael Jackson
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi shut the door on a resolution honoring Michael Jackson because debate on the symbolic measure could raise "contrary views" about the pop star's life.
Lawmakers are free to use House speeches "to express their sympathy or their praise any time that they wish," said Pelosi, D-Calif. "I don't think it's necessary for us to have a resolution."
A resolution sponsored by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, cites some of the singer's charitable acts and proclaims him an American legend, musical icon and world humanitarian.
Even before Pelosi's comments, some Democrats said privately they did not support the resolution and a divisive debate would hurt House efforts to muster the votes for priorities such as health care and climate change.
Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., who posted a video on YouTube calling Michael Jackson a "pervert" and a "pedophile," has pledged to do all he could to block the resolution.
Michael Jackson was acquitted in 2005 of charges that he molested a 13-year-old boy. Those allegations, and his admission that children slept in his bed at his home but nothing sexual occurred, have led some members of Congress to put distance between themselves and any formal honor for the entertainer.
"A resolution, I think, would open up to contrary views to — that are not necessary at this time to be expressed in association with a resolution whose purpose is quite different," Pelosi said at a Capitol Hill news conference where she discussed various legislative matters.
Unbowed, Jackson Lee said she will seek support from colleagues who thanked her when she introduced the measure June 26, one day after Michael Jackson died. She said honorary resolutions don't often "pass the next day."
"On this floor we elevate people and doing that we have to work to tell your story," she said after a House vote. But she would need support from Democratic leadership for the resolution to advance to the full House from the committee where it is now.
When members of the Congressional Black Caucus held a moment of silence in the House after Jackson died June 25, some lawmakers walked out of the chamber.
Jackson Lee has pledged that the resolution, now before the House Foreign Affairs Committee where she is a member, would come to the full House for debate. Such honorary measures normally move quickly from committee to the full House and pass on a voice vote.
But Jackson Lee's resolution was in trouble early. It drew only one co-sponsor, Rep. Diane Watson, D-Calif., and was not endorsed by other black caucus members.
From the stage at Jackson's memorial Tuesday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Jackson Lee hoisted a framed copy of the resolution.
WELL IT'S TIME FOR THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO MEET THE REAL MICHAEL JACKSON THE MICHAEL WE HIS FANS LOVE AND RESPECT AND WE WANT HONORED.
THE REAL MICHAEL JACKSON
January 10, 1984: Michael visits the unit for burn victims at Brotman-Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles.
April 9, 1984: David Smithee, a 14-year-old boy who suffers from cystic fibroses is invited to Michael’s home. It was David’s last wish to meet Michael. He dies 7 weeks later.
April 14, 1984: Michael equips a 19-bed-unit at Mount Senai New York Medical Center. This center is part of the T.J. Martell-Foundation for leukemia and cancer research.
July 5, 1984: During the Jackson’s press conference at Tavern On The Green, Michael announces that his part of the earnings from the Victory Tour will be donated to three charitable organizations: The United Negro College Fund, Camp Good Times, and the T.J. Martell-Foundation.
July 14, 1984: After the first concert of the Victory Tour, Michael meets 8 terminally ill children backstage.
December 13, 1984: Michael visits the Brotman Memorial Hospital, where he had been treated when he was burned very badly during the producing of a Pepsi commercial. He donates all the money he receives from Pepsi, $1.5 million, to the Michael Jackson Burn Center for Children.
January 28, 1985: Michael and 44 other artists meet to record "We Are The World", written by Michael and Lionel Ritchie. The proceeds of this record are donated to the starving people in Africa.
1986: Michael set up the "Michael Jackson UNCF Endowed Scholarship Fund". This $1.5 million fund is aimed towards students majoring in performance art and communications, with money given each year to students attending a UNCF member college or university.
February 28, 1986: After having had a heart-transplant, 14-year-old Donna Ashlock from California gets a call from Michael Jackson. He had heard that she is a big fan of his. Michael invites her to his home as soon as she is feeling better. This visit takes place on March 8th. Donna stays for dinner and watches a movie together with Michael.
September 13, 1987: Michael supports a campaign against racism. He supports efforts of the NAACP, to fight prejudices against black artists.
October 1987: At the end of his Bad Tour, Michael donates some personal items to the UNESCO for a charitable auction. The proceeds will be for the education of children in developing countries.
February 1, 1988: The Song "Man In the Mirror" enters the charts. The proceeds from the sales of this record goes to Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times, a camp for children who suffer from cancer.
March 1, 1988: At a press conference held by his sponsor Pepsi, Michael presents a $600,000 check to the United Negro College Fund.
April 1988: Free tickets are given away for three concerts in Atlanta, Georgia to the Make A Wish Foundation.
May 22, 1988: Michael visits children who suffer from cancer in the Bambini-Gesu Children’s Hospital in Rome. He signs autographs and gives away sweets and records to the little patients. He promises a check of 100,000 pounds to the hospital.
July 16, 1988: Before a concert at Wembley Stadium Michael meets the Prince of Wales and his wife Diana. He hands over a check of 150,000(approx $250,000 USD) pounds for the Prince’s Trust, and a check of 100,000 pounds(approx $160,700 USD) for the children’s hospital at Great Ormond Street.
July 20, 1988: Michael visits terminally ill children at Great Ormond Street Hospital. At a unit for less critical patients he stays a little bit longer and tells a story.
August 29, 1988: At his 30th birthday Michael performs a concert in Leeds, England for the English charity-organization "Give For Life". The goal of this organization is the immunization of children. Michael presents a check for 65,000 pounds(Approx $106,000 USD).
December 1988: Michael visits 12-year-old David Rothenburg. His father had 5 years earlier burned him very badly in an act of revenge against his former wife.
January 1989: The proceeds of one of Michael’s shows in Los Angeles are donated to Childhelp USA, the biggest charity-organization against child-abuse. In appreciation of the contributions of Michael, Childhelp of Southern California is founding the "Michael Jackson International Institute for Research On Child Abuse". One of the biggest charity-organization against child-abuse. In appreciation of the contributions of Michael, Childhelp of Southern California is founding the "Michael Jackson International Institute for Research On Child Abuse".
January 10, 1989: The Bad Tour comes to an end. Under-privileged children are donated tickets for each concert and Michael donates money to hospitals, orphanages and charity-organizations.
March 5, 1989: Michael invites 200 deprived children of the St. Vincent Institute for handicapped children and of the organization Big Brothers and Big Sisters to the Circus Vargas in Santa Barbara. After this event he invites them to his ranch to introduce his private zoo at his Neverland Ranch to them.
November 13, 1989: The organization "Wishes Granted" helps 4-year-old Darian Pagan, who suffers from leukemia to meet Michael. Michael invites the little boy to a performance of Canadian acrobats.
December 28, 1989: Young Ryan White, who suffers from hemophilia, spends his holidays on Michael’s ranch. Ryan had been infected with AIDS by contaminated blood transfusions in 1984. After he was excluded from his school in Kokomo, Ryan fought against the discrimination of AIDS victims.
January 6, 1990: Michael invites 82 abused and neglected children through Childhelp to his Neverland Ranch. There are games, a Barbeque and a movie show provided for them.
July 1990: 45 children from the Project Dream Street, Los Angeles, for children with life-threatening illness are invited to Neverland Valley.
May 6, 1992: Michael defrays the funeral-expenses for Ramon Sanchez, who was killed during the Los Angeles riots.
June 23, 1992: At a press conference in London, Michael makes an announcement about his Heal The World Foundation.
June 26, 1992: Michael presents the Mayor of Munich, Mr. Kronawitter, with a 40,000 DM-check for the needy people of the city.
June 29, 1992: Michael visits the Sophia Children’s Hospital in Rotterdam and presents a check for 100,000 pounds.
July 1992: Michael donated L. 821,477,296 to La Partita del Cuore (The Heart Match) in Rome and donated 120,000 DM to children’s charities in Estonia and Latvia.
July 25, 1992: On the occasion of a concert in Dublin, Ireland, Michael announces that he will give 400,000 pounds of the tour earnings to various charities.
July 29, 1992: Michael visits the Queen Elizabeth Children’s Hospital in London. To the surprise the children, he brings Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse from Euro-Disney to the hospital.
July 31, 1992: On the Eve of his second concert at Wembley Stadium, Michael presents Prince Charles with a check of 200,000 pounds for the Prince’s Trust.
August 16, 1992: 6 year old Nicholas Killen, who lost his eyesight caused by a life aiding cancer surgery, meets Michael backstage in Leeds, England.
September 1992: Michael donated 1 million pesetas to charity headed by the Queen of Spain.
September 30, 1992: President Iliescu of Romania inaugurates a playground for 500 orphans which Michael has financed. Michael discusses his Heal The World Foundation.
October 1, 1992: Michael chooses a concert in Bucharest, Romania for worldwide television broadcast. Bucharest is a logical choice due to the numerous orphanages the country is known for.
November 24, 1992: At Kennedy Airport in New York, Michael supervises the loading of 43 tons of medication, blankets, and winter clothes destined for Sarajevo. The Heal The World Foundation collaborates with AmeriCares to bring resources totaling $2.1 million to Sarajevo. They will be allocated under the supervision of the United Nations.
December 10, 1992: During a press conference at the American Ambassy in Tokyo Michael is presented with a check for $100,000 for the Heal The World Foundation by Tour Sponsor Pepsi.
December 26, 1992: During a broadcast request for donations to the United Negro College Fund, Michael declares: "Black Colleges and Universities are breeding some of the leading personalities of our time. They are on top in business, justice, science and technologies, politics and religion. I am proud, that the Michael Jackson Scholarship Program enabled more than 200 young men and women to get a qualified education."
January 19, 1993: Michael is one of the stars to perform at the Presidential Inauguration of Bill Clinton. Before he sings "Gone Too Soon" he draws the attention to the plights of the victims of AIDS and mentions his friend Ryan White.
January 26, 1993: At a press conference held at Century Plaza Hotel in Century City, Los Angeles, Michael is presented with a $200,000 donation from the National Football League and the Sponsors of the Super Bowl. He gets another $500,000 from the BEST Foundation for his Heal The World Foundation. At this occasion the foundation of "Heal L.A." is officially announced.
February 1993: In association with Sega, launched an initiative to distribute more than $108,000 of computer games and equipment to children’s hospitals, children’s homes, and children’s charities throughout the U.K.
October 1993: Donated $100,000 to the Children’s Defense Fund, the Children’s Diabetes Foundation, the Atlanta Project, and the Boys and Girl Clubs of Newark, New Jersey.
October 22, 1993: Michael visits a hospital in Santiago.
October 28, 1993: Michael makes it possible for 5000 underprivileged children to visit the Reino Aventura Park, where the whale Keiko ("Free Willy") is living.
November 5, 1993: Michael is guest at a children’s party at the Hard Rock Cafe in Mexico City.
December 1993: With the Gorbachev Foundation, airlifted 60,000 doses of children’s vaccines to Tblisi, Georgia.
June 21, 1996: Michael donated a four-times platinum disc of "HIStory" in aid of the Dunblane appeal at the Royal Oak Hotel, Sevenoaks in England.
July 18, 1996: In Soweto, South Africa Michael is laying down a wreath of flowers for youngsters who have been killed during the fights involving Apartheid.
September 1996: The first Sports Festival "Hope" was held for orphans and disadvantaged children. 3000 children and 600 volunteers took part in the Sports Festival and Michael Jackson was a special guest.
September 6, 1996: Michael visits the children’s unit of a hospital in Prague. helped to launch the Michael Jackson International Book Club, part of his new Heal the Kids charity, aims to promote childhood reading and encourage parents to return to reading bedtime stories.
September 15, 2002: Michael donated 16 exclusively autographed items consisting of CD’s, videos and 2 cotton napkins to aid in the support of the victims of a severe flood in Germany. These items were auctioned off for charity and managed to raise 3935 Euro (US$ 3,814).
October 12, 2002: Michael Jackson invited more than 200 Team Vandenberg members, who recently returned from overseas deployments, and their families to his Neverland Ranch. This was to show his appreciation for the sacrifices the military in his community make.
November 21, 2002: Michael donated a jacket to the The Bambi Charity Event in Berlin which raised $16,000.
April 25, 2002: Michael Jackson performed at a fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee at the Apollo Theater in Harlem helping to raise nearly $3 million dollars towards voter registration.
June 2003: The Wolf family, who experienced serious damages to their belongings during the flood in Saxony, Germany last August, was invited to Berlin by Michael Jackson when he was at the Bambi Awards. On that occasion Michael invited them to Neverland. In June, they spent three days at Neverland, meeting Michael and his children."
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi shut the door on a resolution honoring Michael Jackson because debate on the symbolic measure could raise "contrary views" about the pop star's life.
Lawmakers are free to use House speeches "to express their sympathy or their praise any time that they wish," said Pelosi, D-Calif. "I don't think it's necessary for us to have a resolution."
A resolution sponsored by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, cites some of the singer's charitable acts and proclaims him an American legend, musical icon and world humanitarian.
Even before Pelosi's comments, some Democrats said privately they did not support the resolution and a divisive debate would hurt House efforts to muster the votes for priorities such as health care and climate change.
Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., who posted a video on YouTube calling Michael Jackson a "pervert" and a "pedophile," has pledged to do all he could to block the resolution.
Michael Jackson was acquitted in 2005 of charges that he molested a 13-year-old boy. Those allegations, and his admission that children slept in his bed at his home but nothing sexual occurred, have led some members of Congress to put distance between themselves and any formal honor for the entertainer.
"A resolution, I think, would open up to contrary views to — that are not necessary at this time to be expressed in association with a resolution whose purpose is quite different," Pelosi said at a Capitol Hill news conference where she discussed various legislative matters.
Unbowed, Jackson Lee said she will seek support from colleagues who thanked her when she introduced the measure June 26, one day after Michael Jackson died. She said honorary resolutions don't often "pass the next day."
"On this floor we elevate people and doing that we have to work to tell your story," she said after a House vote. But she would need support from Democratic leadership for the resolution to advance to the full House from the committee where it is now.
When members of the Congressional Black Caucus held a moment of silence in the House after Jackson died June 25, some lawmakers walked out of the chamber.
Jackson Lee has pledged that the resolution, now before the House Foreign Affairs Committee where she is a member, would come to the full House for debate. Such honorary measures normally move quickly from committee to the full House and pass on a voice vote.
But Jackson Lee's resolution was in trouble early. It drew only one co-sponsor, Rep. Diane Watson, D-Calif., and was not endorsed by other black caucus members.
From the stage at Jackson's memorial Tuesday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Jackson Lee hoisted a framed copy of the resolution.
WELL IT'S TIME FOR THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO MEET THE REAL MICHAEL JACKSON THE MICHAEL WE HIS FANS LOVE AND RESPECT AND WE WANT HONORED.
THE REAL MICHAEL JACKSON
January 10, 1984: Michael visits the unit for burn victims at Brotman-Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles.
April 9, 1984: David Smithee, a 14-year-old boy who suffers from cystic fibroses is invited to Michael’s home. It was David’s last wish to meet Michael. He dies 7 weeks later.
April 14, 1984: Michael equips a 19-bed-unit at Mount Senai New York Medical Center. This center is part of the T.J. Martell-Foundation for leukemia and cancer research.
July 5, 1984: During the Jackson’s press conference at Tavern On The Green, Michael announces that his part of the earnings from the Victory Tour will be donated to three charitable organizations: The United Negro College Fund, Camp Good Times, and the T.J. Martell-Foundation.
July 14, 1984: After the first concert of the Victory Tour, Michael meets 8 terminally ill children backstage.
December 13, 1984: Michael visits the Brotman Memorial Hospital, where he had been treated when he was burned very badly during the producing of a Pepsi commercial. He donates all the money he receives from Pepsi, $1.5 million, to the Michael Jackson Burn Center for Children.
January 28, 1985: Michael and 44 other artists meet to record "We Are The World", written by Michael and Lionel Ritchie. The proceeds of this record are donated to the starving people in Africa.
1986: Michael set up the "Michael Jackson UNCF Endowed Scholarship Fund". This $1.5 million fund is aimed towards students majoring in performance art and communications, with money given each year to students attending a UNCF member college or university.
February 28, 1986: After having had a heart-transplant, 14-year-old Donna Ashlock from California gets a call from Michael Jackson. He had heard that she is a big fan of his. Michael invites her to his home as soon as she is feeling better. This visit takes place on March 8th. Donna stays for dinner and watches a movie together with Michael.
September 13, 1987: Michael supports a campaign against racism. He supports efforts of the NAACP, to fight prejudices against black artists.
October 1987: At the end of his Bad Tour, Michael donates some personal items to the UNESCO for a charitable auction. The proceeds will be for the education of children in developing countries.
February 1, 1988: The Song "Man In the Mirror" enters the charts. The proceeds from the sales of this record goes to Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times, a camp for children who suffer from cancer.
March 1, 1988: At a press conference held by his sponsor Pepsi, Michael presents a $600,000 check to the United Negro College Fund.
April 1988: Free tickets are given away for three concerts in Atlanta, Georgia to the Make A Wish Foundation.
May 22, 1988: Michael visits children who suffer from cancer in the Bambini-Gesu Children’s Hospital in Rome. He signs autographs and gives away sweets and records to the little patients. He promises a check of 100,000 pounds to the hospital.
July 16, 1988: Before a concert at Wembley Stadium Michael meets the Prince of Wales and his wife Diana. He hands over a check of 150,000(approx $250,000 USD) pounds for the Prince’s Trust, and a check of 100,000 pounds(approx $160,700 USD) for the children’s hospital at Great Ormond Street.
July 20, 1988: Michael visits terminally ill children at Great Ormond Street Hospital. At a unit for less critical patients he stays a little bit longer and tells a story.
August 29, 1988: At his 30th birthday Michael performs a concert in Leeds, England for the English charity-organization "Give For Life". The goal of this organization is the immunization of children. Michael presents a check for 65,000 pounds(Approx $106,000 USD).
December 1988: Michael visits 12-year-old David Rothenburg. His father had 5 years earlier burned him very badly in an act of revenge against his former wife.
January 1989: The proceeds of one of Michael’s shows in Los Angeles are donated to Childhelp USA, the biggest charity-organization against child-abuse. In appreciation of the contributions of Michael, Childhelp of Southern California is founding the "Michael Jackson International Institute for Research On Child Abuse". One of the biggest charity-organization against child-abuse. In appreciation of the contributions of Michael, Childhelp of Southern California is founding the "Michael Jackson International Institute for Research On Child Abuse".
January 10, 1989: The Bad Tour comes to an end. Under-privileged children are donated tickets for each concert and Michael donates money to hospitals, orphanages and charity-organizations.
March 5, 1989: Michael invites 200 deprived children of the St. Vincent Institute for handicapped children and of the organization Big Brothers and Big Sisters to the Circus Vargas in Santa Barbara. After this event he invites them to his ranch to introduce his private zoo at his Neverland Ranch to them.
November 13, 1989: The organization "Wishes Granted" helps 4-year-old Darian Pagan, who suffers from leukemia to meet Michael. Michael invites the little boy to a performance of Canadian acrobats.
December 28, 1989: Young Ryan White, who suffers from hemophilia, spends his holidays on Michael’s ranch. Ryan had been infected with AIDS by contaminated blood transfusions in 1984. After he was excluded from his school in Kokomo, Ryan fought against the discrimination of AIDS victims.
January 6, 1990: Michael invites 82 abused and neglected children through Childhelp to his Neverland Ranch. There are games, a Barbeque and a movie show provided for them.
July 1990: 45 children from the Project Dream Street, Los Angeles, for children with life-threatening illness are invited to Neverland Valley.
May 6, 1992: Michael defrays the funeral-expenses for Ramon Sanchez, who was killed during the Los Angeles riots.
June 23, 1992: At a press conference in London, Michael makes an announcement about his Heal The World Foundation.
June 26, 1992: Michael presents the Mayor of Munich, Mr. Kronawitter, with a 40,000 DM-check for the needy people of the city.
June 29, 1992: Michael visits the Sophia Children’s Hospital in Rotterdam and presents a check for 100,000 pounds.
July 1992: Michael donated L. 821,477,296 to La Partita del Cuore (The Heart Match) in Rome and donated 120,000 DM to children’s charities in Estonia and Latvia.
July 25, 1992: On the occasion of a concert in Dublin, Ireland, Michael announces that he will give 400,000 pounds of the tour earnings to various charities.
July 29, 1992: Michael visits the Queen Elizabeth Children’s Hospital in London. To the surprise the children, he brings Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse from Euro-Disney to the hospital.
July 31, 1992: On the Eve of his second concert at Wembley Stadium, Michael presents Prince Charles with a check of 200,000 pounds for the Prince’s Trust.
August 16, 1992: 6 year old Nicholas Killen, who lost his eyesight caused by a life aiding cancer surgery, meets Michael backstage in Leeds, England.
September 1992: Michael donated 1 million pesetas to charity headed by the Queen of Spain.
September 30, 1992: President Iliescu of Romania inaugurates a playground for 500 orphans which Michael has financed. Michael discusses his Heal The World Foundation.
October 1, 1992: Michael chooses a concert in Bucharest, Romania for worldwide television broadcast. Bucharest is a logical choice due to the numerous orphanages the country is known for.
November 24, 1992: At Kennedy Airport in New York, Michael supervises the loading of 43 tons of medication, blankets, and winter clothes destined for Sarajevo. The Heal The World Foundation collaborates with AmeriCares to bring resources totaling $2.1 million to Sarajevo. They will be allocated under the supervision of the United Nations.
December 10, 1992: During a press conference at the American Ambassy in Tokyo Michael is presented with a check for $100,000 for the Heal The World Foundation by Tour Sponsor Pepsi.
December 26, 1992: During a broadcast request for donations to the United Negro College Fund, Michael declares: "Black Colleges and Universities are breeding some of the leading personalities of our time. They are on top in business, justice, science and technologies, politics and religion. I am proud, that the Michael Jackson Scholarship Program enabled more than 200 young men and women to get a qualified education."
January 19, 1993: Michael is one of the stars to perform at the Presidential Inauguration of Bill Clinton. Before he sings "Gone Too Soon" he draws the attention to the plights of the victims of AIDS and mentions his friend Ryan White.
January 26, 1993: At a press conference held at Century Plaza Hotel in Century City, Los Angeles, Michael is presented with a $200,000 donation from the National Football League and the Sponsors of the Super Bowl. He gets another $500,000 from the BEST Foundation for his Heal The World Foundation. At this occasion the foundation of "Heal L.A." is officially announced.
February 1993: In association with Sega, launched an initiative to distribute more than $108,000 of computer games and equipment to children’s hospitals, children’s homes, and children’s charities throughout the U.K.
October 1993: Donated $100,000 to the Children’s Defense Fund, the Children’s Diabetes Foundation, the Atlanta Project, and the Boys and Girl Clubs of Newark, New Jersey.
October 22, 1993: Michael visits a hospital in Santiago.
October 28, 1993: Michael makes it possible for 5000 underprivileged children to visit the Reino Aventura Park, where the whale Keiko ("Free Willy") is living.
November 5, 1993: Michael is guest at a children’s party at the Hard Rock Cafe in Mexico City.
December 1993: With the Gorbachev Foundation, airlifted 60,000 doses of children’s vaccines to Tblisi, Georgia.
June 21, 1996: Michael donated a four-times platinum disc of "HIStory" in aid of the Dunblane appeal at the Royal Oak Hotel, Sevenoaks in England.
July 18, 1996: In Soweto, South Africa Michael is laying down a wreath of flowers for youngsters who have been killed during the fights involving Apartheid.
September 1996: The first Sports Festival "Hope" was held for orphans and disadvantaged children. 3000 children and 600 volunteers took part in the Sports Festival and Michael Jackson was a special guest.
September 6, 1996: Michael visits the children’s unit of a hospital in Prague. helped to launch the Michael Jackson International Book Club, part of his new Heal the Kids charity, aims to promote childhood reading and encourage parents to return to reading bedtime stories.
September 15, 2002: Michael donated 16 exclusively autographed items consisting of CD’s, videos and 2 cotton napkins to aid in the support of the victims of a severe flood in Germany. These items were auctioned off for charity and managed to raise 3935 Euro (US$ 3,814).
October 12, 2002: Michael Jackson invited more than 200 Team Vandenberg members, who recently returned from overseas deployments, and their families to his Neverland Ranch. This was to show his appreciation for the sacrifices the military in his community make.
November 21, 2002: Michael donated a jacket to the The Bambi Charity Event in Berlin which raised $16,000.
April 25, 2002: Michael Jackson performed at a fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee at the Apollo Theater in Harlem helping to raise nearly $3 million dollars towards voter registration.
June 2003: The Wolf family, who experienced serious damages to their belongings during the flood in Saxony, Germany last August, was invited to Berlin by Michael Jackson when he was at the Bambi Awards. On that occasion Michael invited them to Neverland. In June, they spent three days at Neverland, meeting Michael and his children."
Honourable members, I am deeply disappointed to hear that this resolution is being blocked by fellow representatives on the basis of media fodder... Like other posts here have mentioned, as lawmakers, you, of all people in the country, should respect and honour the decisions of the Court and the People: after 5 months of trial, Michael Jackson was cleared of ALL charges and released! If you do not respect the justice system, then what is the point of it? Perhaps you need to pass a resolution to alter the justice system and bring back a system where the people in power decide someone's guilt or innocence - i.e, a dictatorship! For that is what you are doing! Shame on you! You call the country "Land of the Free", you claim you are a Democracy, and you desire the world to follow your example... What example are you showing in this case? That the media, especially the Tabloid media, is the true power?! That people will be judged and convicted by such money-grabbing vultures? Where is the justice in that?! Like another poster stated, ONE lie - PROVEN to be a lie - nothing more than an attempt at EXTORTION - is going to sink an entire lifetime of unmeasureable goodness?! Again, shameful! You wouldn't want the public at large to believe lies about you - make an entire judgement of your character based on tabloid sensationalism and false claims by one or two malicious individuals, would you? Again, HE WAS CLEARED OF ALL CHARGES!! How can you allow the media to have so much more power than the justice system?? How can you do this to someone as caring as Michael? His humanitarian and philanthropist record speaks for itself! Are those facts unimportant?! I guess that is the difference between Michael Jackson and many others: he put himself in others' shoes, and lived life based on this fundamental Christian principle - do unto others as you would have done to you. Sadly, America has lost its direction, and though it claims to be a Christian state, placing even the words, "In God We Trust" on the currency, it seems these are mere words.. old relics from a more moral era... Please, don't judge him based on the evil intents of a handful of money-grabbing opportunists. Judge him on what he has done for the world. Be honourable representatives of the People: Do your homework! There will be no controversy: stand behind your justice system and the facts! You will see, after you do, that no other American deserves this honour more than Michael Joseph Jackson ! All honour and glory to Michael - a man with an angel's heart. A legend who's legacy of brotherly love will live on forever. Rest in peace, sweet child of God. God knows the truth, and if not rewarded on Earth, you WILL be in Heaven. Without prejudice, S. Alves
y singn four mike bicouse shi is the true love in mi live,shi is the best man ever seen in mi live.god bless him and us
Honoring Mr. Michael Jackson and giving him the resolution which he deserves would show that the USA has learned from its history and accepting the work and humanitarian efforts of Mr. Michael Jackson as well as his meaning to the positive changes for integration and designing the USA like we can see it today. For example accepting all races and nationalities and giving them the same rights especially within its own borders! Mr. Michael Jackson was cleared of all charges by law and I think that especially politicians have to respect the law and its verdict. Mr. Michael Jackson might have been different from many of us but that made him very special and a loving and caring man. He showed and opened his heart to the world and he understood that giving is the most important thing you can do when you want to change something. He gave a lot to charity without making it public. Mr. Michael Jackson deserves the resolution and denying it would just show that especially some politicians do not accept their own law and just like splashing out lies in order to get attention and voters. This behavior is just disgusting and I do not think that these people themselves have ever done real charity from their bottom of their heart. (Well, they can proof the opposite if they can!) Mr Michael Jackson has done a lot for the world by sending out his messages via music and his humanitarian work. Just accept this fact and only facts and no lies!
To Whom it may concern in congress...Remember we are the ones who put you in office, voted for you so it is time to earn your pay...We want Resolution 600 passed unilaterally because come election time it would be just as easy to vote you OUT... Michael Jackson is a true humanitarian. Can any of you say the same? He donated constantly to 32 different charities and provided beds and medical supplies to hospitals globally as well as raising help for 9/11 victims (Remember them? Terror on our own soil?)Yes, it was Michael Jackson who held a fundraiser of his celebrity friends to help the families and survivors. Yes it was Michael Jackson who again stepped up to the plate and help Katrina victims. Did any of you? Did any of you do it because it was the right thing to do or use it as a political stepping stone? We all believe it was for political gain, and by you treating Michael Jackson as you are confirms our beliefs. It is time to put up or shut up..Be the people you claim to be and do the right thing by honoring Michael Jackson for the Humanitarian he is and was.
He is and always will be innocent. He gave this world his heart!!!!!Love you now and forever my apple head }{
After all those lies and hate and humiliation Michael still stood strong, was forgiving, kept his faith and never gave up believing in the good of mankind. He was one of the most amazing man that has ever walked on this earth. How blessed we should feel to have known him! This world is so blind! God speaks: "You will be hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. For this people´s heart has become calloused; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts and turn, and I would heal them." Mt, 13,14+15 Michael was a gift straight from heaven. We will never be able to thank Michael enough and to honour him enough!
Michael Jackson, whom the world likes to call an icon, was cleared of all charges, because he had been innocent from the very beginning. Michael should be remembered with honor and warmth, because his greatness reflects itself not only in his wonderful and inspiring musical talent, but also in his selfless humanitarian work and his efforts to change the world. He was a wonderful human being we all should aspire to become.
After everything that this man has done for the world, after everything that he's given to us, after all the love he's shown us, ONE rumor, ONE headline, ONE lie, and half the world hates him. It scares me and makes me very upset to think about the idea that Michael will not be honored in the way that he deserves to be honored. He was AQUITTED of all charges, controversy or not, and he was, is, and will ALWAYS BE INNOCENT!!!! I love you Michael
Michael deserves this recognition. People need to remember that Michael was acquitted of all charges. Michael was much more then a gifted entertainer. He cared about this world and tried to make things better. His charitable contributions are many; so many that his record of contributions landed in the Guinness Book of World Records. I wish people would just check their preconceived opinions and egos at the door and really research the good that Michael did for the entertainment industry and for humanity. Please reconsider this. Thank you.
He deserves more than we could ever give him, this would be wonderful. But what I think he needed the most was a life without judgement. What he wanted was a world without hate, and I believe we can give him that if we are up for it. We should make a day dedicated to him, where we all do something to help make the world a better place. :)
Michael Jackson should be recognized for his tremendous accomplishments. He's the best selling artist of all time. But more importantly, he's the most charitable artist to this day. He always put others before himself. This man is undoubtedly is an american icon/legend...He deserves it!
Michael Joseph Jackson was the most forgiving, patient, giving, kind, gentle, meek, humble, the list goes on and on... Michael, I love you. You were such a a beauty, your beauty shone from deep with in. Your voice, your smile, those eyes, your sweet giggle, your aura and your presence were truly one of a kind. You were a rare gem! I'll always love you my Darling, Precious, Michael. Mwa~~ Yours always, Mzz Jackson, your one and only!!
Michael jackson is the most generous caring kind gentle loveing human bieng that has ever lived
After reading all the information supplied to you in this petition those of you that receive it should be proud of this one of a kind caring human being. He was innocent of those disgusting allegations and also deserved a public apology( that never happened ) for the treatment he recieved. you should be honored... You should be so very proud that you had someone like Michael who thought and cared about others....how many of you in high places would be willing to have everyday people in your home and be willing to help finance all the charities Michael did out of your OWN pocket and ask for nothing in return......NONE! give this to Michael
THE GOVERNMENT IS TRYING TO RUN EACH INDIVIDUAL'S LIFE. GET ALL THE CORRUPTION OUT OF WASHINGTON, D.C. AND LEAVE US ALL ALONE.
More importantly that Michael's fame was his humantarian's efforts that span his entire life and all of the time, effort, and money he so unselfishly gave to others in need. He should be honored as he gave unconditionally from his heart, not expecting anything in the world in return -- like Michael said in the "This is It" movie -- it's all about LOVE....L-O-V-E. It seems to me that Michael Jackson just wanted TO love unconditionally and BE loved unconditionally! We need to honor Michael Jackson and depict the right message to everyone that it is good to give and send the message of love around the world! Listen to his songs....that is all he wanted is no suffering, peace, and LOVE....L-O-V-E!!!
Michael Jackson's contributions to the world are what he should be honoured for. He deserves this resolution! He has done more than anyone else, donated more than anyone else and never asked for anything in return. This is our chance to preserve his legacy and remind the world of the importance of giving unconditionally, from the heart.
Michael deserves the resolution! Yes, the world truly is an insane, greedy place, isn't it? It's natural that a selfish person like Pelosi could cancel the resolution...
I think Michael Jackson deserves this resolution. He has done so much in the world for so many people. He was acquitted on all of the charges he faced. He hasn't done anything to anybody and when the truth comes out it will prove that people in the world who believed in what the media said about Michael will see that they are wrong, stupid, ignorant, and evil people who would have rather believed in magazines and television. Congress is disgusting and i am so glad that i am not born in the US because if i was i think i would have thought like a lot of Americans who treated Michael bad during his trials. The US was not fair to him and treated him like dirt after everything he has done for everybody. This is the way how Congress treats a Legend, a humanitarian, an amazing and kind human being who only tried to help the world. Wow this world is truly messed up and so many of the people in it are disgustingly ignorant and evil. I truly hope from the bottom of my heart that every single one of the people that treated him like badly when he was alive to when he died have eternal pain and suffering.
Michael was a genius and was progressive in his art and in his humanitarian work. As such he existed in our imagination as much as in everyday live. He challenged us to confront prejudice and to love to the edge of our emotional and spiritual comfort. As he was also very human he held dichotomy and evoked fear and prejudice in others by the very nature of this progressive journey. Others who similarly exist in this way, challenge us to move out of our comfortable lives to confront social inequity whether it is based on colour, economy or ideology. Let us be each take a brave stand, venture into the unknown and dare to celebrate the life of a good and decent man.
Michael Jackson gave more of himself than a lot of people in this world, he gave so much and he was hurt, he was made fun of and ridiculed, just like Jesus Christ came to this world and gave his all and was then later crucified by this human race, full of evil, sin and envy. He showed us how to love and heal the world he taught us that we need to be like children full of innocence and love for all, never judging for that is only God's duty to do. He will forever live in our hearts and we will cherish his legacy till we meet again in Heaven.
Michael Jackson gave more of himself than a lot of people in this world, he gave so much and he was hurt, he was made fun of and ridiculed, just like Jesus Christ came to this world and gave his all and was then later crucified by this human race, full of evil, sin and envy. He showed us how to love and heal the world he taught us that we need to be like children full of innocence and love for all, never judging for that is only God's duty to do. He will forever live in our hearts and we will cherish his legacy till we meet again in Heaven.
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WHO KILLED MICHAEL JACKSON? HE WAS ABOUT TO REVEAL TO THE PUBLIC A VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION! AND THEN TWO DAYS LATER HE WAS ASSASSINATED! THIS WORLD IS TOO CRUEL AND FULL OF COWARDS!!!
To all American citizens: please contact your representatives! As much as we would want to impact on the issue from around the world, it is up to Americans to recognize this resolution as wothwhile!
!!!!!!!I trust Michael
Why are people so afraid to hnour and praise a person who gave so much to the world. Do the words "ACQUITTED ON ALL COUNTS" not mean anything to some people? If they don't then what does that say for your justice system in general? The Peter King's and Martin Bashir's of this world need to stop trying to make a name for themselves and understand that the common man/woman is in the majority and we know what we want.For Michael to be properly honoured.
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Michael Jackson was and was found innocent in a court of law, and America still spit all over him. Meanwhile the vast majority of sex offenders are never brought to any kind of justice for their crimes. This resolution is the least we should do.
Michael Jackson was one of the greatest humanitarians of our time, and should be honored as such. He deserves apologies for many many people who made up lies about him, in the interest of extortion attempts. The Michael Jackson Resultion Must STAND!
He deserves it!
Everything is said in the petition
Michael deserves this recognition..it is said to see as a peacekeeper..a child of christ to be crucifed the way michael ways...money being the root of all evil but God is not sleeping..Michael was an innocent loving..giving man..who shared his gift to the world through his various humanitarian efforts and through his talent..he will forever be remembered for that..and not for the rumors and allegations that he had to carry..what horrible weight..not only having the weight of the worlds problems but that based on lies as well..Yet with faith as he noted in speechless one of his songs..nothing is impossible when God is on your side..he still push..and gaved much of himself while still wondereing and embracing his inner child... for God said to be innocent like a child...Michael was only guilty of one thing..that is loving so gently..giving of himself..and thanking God for every moment even when times got really ugly for him..he never gave up...never surrendered...For with God man does not have to surrender to anyone or anything but God..Michael was human and will forever be missed..shine on angel shine on!...watch over your children and the children of the world! We love...we can never say goodbye..Everyone be pure and innocent s God intended..like a child...see you soon:-)
Micheal was one of a kind, he brought hope and love into the lifes of various children. Unfortunately he was criticised by people for sharing his bed to his visitors. What more can a man do then share his own bed to someone else less fortunate then himself? He brought a new hope into people lifes something that has been missing for some time.
i love michael jackson
He should be honored for all of his efforts.
Speaker Pelosi... MICHAEL JOSEPH JACKSON was declared INNOCENT!! INNOCENT, in a court of LAW. Doesn't that stand for something?? You cannot sit there and judge him based on hearsay from the "media" who in my opinion doesn't stand for squat anymore. Please, you cannot deny based on his record of true humanitarianism that Michael was indeed an extraordinary Man who used his popularity to its fullest potential! He CARED about this WORLD. He CARED about the well being of EVERYONE in it! He was a rare and gifted individual. Someone with a heart of GOLD. You cannot deny that, No ONE on Capitol Hill or even the WHITE HOUSE can deny that! I know you can plainly see that He gave from his heart, and he belived in his heart that we, as ONE could change our fate. It is a beautiful dream, and one that should never be shunned or forgotten. Michael deserves this. And from my heart I ask that he be honored. Thank you.
I think Michael Jackson should and deserves be honored in our country (USA). After all he set a very good example and a world's record for giving to the poor, needy, and the very ill children dying different diseases, which is more than I can say for you rich people that take money out of us every year. Speaker Peloshi, now we Michael Jackson fans will raise controversy until you pass this "resolution" in honoring Michael Jackson and a lot more petitions in other areas that were against Michael Jackson
Whether you like Michael Jackson or not, he was not only a great musician but also one of the worlds best humanitarians there was and needs to be recognized and honored for that.
Michael Jackson was an honorable man. He is the king of Pop. He should be honored. Yes, he made mistakes but may I ask who hasn't. No one is perfect. He should be honored for what good he has done. He should be remebered for that. He has contributed money to many charites. R.I.P MJ
Michael jackson was a music legend and a teacher to other artis singing today.He deserves to be rememberd.R.I.P. Michael Jackson
Please honor Michael Jackson with the resolution sponsored by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas
this is for michael jackson he deserves this and he will never be forgotten ..Theresa Legg
we need to stand up for michael as we always have all his true fans knows the huge heart he had and everything that he has done is in this petition congress wake the heck up honor this great great man
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