Bill Text: PA HR412 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Celebrating the musical, entertainment, cultural, charitable and humanitarian contributions of Michael Joseph Jackson and extending condolences to his family.

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 15-4)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2009-07-15 - Referred to RULES [HR412 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2009-HR412-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 2451
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 412 Session of2009
INTRODUCED BY BROWN, WATERS, BUXTON, CALTAGIRONE, DONATUCCI, GEIST, HARKINS, HENNESSEY, JOHNSON, JOSEPHS, KIRKLAND, PARKER, PAYTON, QUINN, SCAVELLO, SEIP, SIPTROTH, WHEATLEY AND MYERS, JULY 15, 2009
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON RULES, JULY 15, 2009
A RESOLUTION
Celebrating the musical, entertainment, cultural, charitable and
humanitarian contributions of Michael Joseph Jackson and
extending condolences to his family.
WHEREAS, Michael Joseph Jackson was born on August 29, 1958,
in Gary, Indiana, the seventh of nine children, to Joseph, a
steelworker, and Katherine Jackson, a homemaker and employee of
Sears, Roebuck and Company; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jackson performed at the famed Apollo Theater in
1967 with his brothers and achieved fame as a member of The
Jackson 5 by the time he was 11 years of age; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jackson is recognized as the "King of Pop," and
he produced such hit songs as "Billie Jean," "Beat It" and
"Thriller"; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jackson's album, Thriller, is one of the most-
popular and highest-selling albums of all time; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jackson transformed music videos from mere
marketing tools into sensational musical and theatrical
productions; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jackson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall
of Fame twice; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jackson is celebrated for his cultural
contributions as an American icon in music, dance, performance
and fashion; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jackson broke down racial barriers by becoming
the first African-American entertainer to attract a large
following on MTV; and
WHEREAS, On September 13, 1987, Mr. Jackson supported a
campaign against racism and assisted the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored People in its fight against the
discrimination of African-American artists; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jackson created the Michael Jackson United Negro
College Fund Endowed Scholarship with a $1.5 million donation;
and
WHEREAS, While Mr. Jackson was known all around the world as
an entertainer, he was also a noteworthy and caring
philanthropist and humanitarian; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jackson cowrote the song, "We Are the World,"
and recorded it with 44 other popular artists, raising more than
$68 million to fight famine in Africa; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jackson donated more than $50 million of his
personal wealth to 40 or more charities, among them Big Brothers
of America and Big Sisters of America, the Ronald McDonald Camp
and the Make-A-Wish Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Several foundations, hospital units and institutes
have been created in Mr. Jackson's name because of his
philanthropic efforts; and
WHEREAS, Michael Jackson was the proud and loving father of
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Michael Joseph Jr., Paris Michael Katherine and Prince Michael
II; beloved brother to his many brothers and sisters; and a
loving son to his parents, Katherine and Joseph; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That Michael Jackson was a remarkably talented
entertainer, a cultural icon, a leader in the effort for racial
equality and a noteworthy philanthropist and humanitarian in the
global fight against hunger and medical crises; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That Mr. Jackson's talent and humanitarianism will
long be remembered and appreciated; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives celebrate the
contributions of Michael Joseph Jackson to music, entertainment,
culture and charity and extend sincere and heartfelt condolences
to his family.
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