[h/t OpenCongress]
Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D, TX-18] has proposed a resolution in Congress in honor of the life and work of Michael Jackson. It’s extremely long; about three or four times the length of a “typical” resolution, and focuses heavily on his role as a humanitarian.
You can read the full resolution at this link, or below. The resolution was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs the same day it was introduced. No word yet on when, or if, this resolution will be voted on by the House.
Update: And of course, as not surprised, BillO defended Rep. King's comments on Jackson. O'Reilly defends his pal Peter King by whitewashing his verbal assault on Michael Jackson
Update 2: More House Reps. come out in support of MJ Resolution and denouncing Rep. King's comments. From TMZ:
Not all congressmen feel like Rep. Peter King -- and yesterday in D.C., a group of Democratic reps showed their support for a House resolution honoring Michael Jackson.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who spoke at yesterday's memorial, is pushing for a measure which would recognize Jackson as a "global humanitarian and a noted leader."
Jim McDermott (D-WA), John Lewis (D-GA) and Shelley Berkley (D-NV) are in -- with Lewis making a point to call King's comments "out of line" and "unnecessary."
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