Jackson resolution shot down, can it make a comeback?

Rep. Jackson Lee spoke at Jackson’s Los Angeles memorial where she introduced the Jackson resolution. Lee held up a framed copy of the resolution which praised Jackson for his talent and humanitarian efforts.

Just a few days later the bill came under fire by Republican critics calling it unnecessary legislation when Congress has so much to do. The most controversial remarks coming from Rep. Peter King a republican from New York, who called Jackson a “pervert” and a “pedophile”.

House speaker Nancy Pelosi has now joined the opposition in striking down the resolution. “I don’t think it’s necessary to have a resolution,” Pelosi told reporters.

I’d like to have a clear understanding on why Pelosi feels the resolution is not necessary. Michael Jackson was indeed the greatest entertainer of all time and a humanitarian. Jackson’s humanitarian efforts date all the way back to 1979. In January of 1979, he donated a unspecified number of books to the Chicago Public Library and promoted reading through a program called Boogie to the Book Beat. His work continued in the 80’s donating to campaigns against drinking and driving, UNCF scholarship fund, underprivileged children, burn victims and the list goes on and on.

“Guinness Book of Records” names Michael as the Pop Star who supports the most charity organizations. More than thirty charities have been supported by Jackson over the years yet Pelosi calls the resolution unnecessary. How many charities and foundations does one have to start and give to make a resolution necessary?

All over the world Jackson has been presented with humanitarian awards yet here in his own country some question whether or not it is necessary to honor him.

The Michael Jackson resolution is awaiting action in the House Foreign Affairs Committee which Rep. Lee is a member of and Rep. King is not. Maybe Lee can push for this resolution and it can make the comeback Michael never had a chance too.