Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee determined to see Michael Jackson resolution through

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is determined to see resolution 600 (in honor of Michael Jackson) through to fruition. Nancy Pelosi shot down this very resolution yesterday. Pelosi said that while Jackson was "a great performer," a resolution "will open up two contrary views that are not necessary at this time to be expressed."

"Michael Jackson was a great, great performer," Pelosi said. "Lots of sadness there for many reasons."

But, she added, "I don't think it is necessary for us to have a resolution."

Watch what Pelosi said here.

Lee is not going to let the resolution die before it has even been introduced.

USA Today reports:

Rep. Shelia Jackson Lee won't beat it. Not when it comes to honoring the late Michael Jackson.

The Texas Democrat issued a statement early this morning saying she will offer House Resolution 600 -- which honors Jackson for his humanitarian service -- despite her speaker's wishes that she drop it.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Thursday that such a resolution would be divisive and counterproductive. Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., has said he would fight to block the resolution because of the eccentric singer's lifestyle.

In her statement this morning, Jackson Lee said she talked to the King of Pop's family and she will give them time to mourn and then push for the resolution.

"This resolution is based on fact," the emailed statement read. "Speaker Pelosi is my dear friend and she recognizes the great artist that Michael was. I appreciate her concern that we handle the resolution with the right timing. I do not view her words as disallowing the legislative process to work its will. We will work with this legislation as long as necessary. We welcome positive growing attention to this measure from many of my fellow colleagues."

Jackson Lee spoke at the King of Pop's memorial service on Tuesday and hoisted a framed copy of the legislation to the applause of those at the Staples Center. The congresswoman also said in her statement that she was pleased that the family accepted "this introduction of the resolution with such joy."

Of course, this wouldn't be the first time that MJ was honored by the Washington political establishment. He was once honored by none other than the Great Communicator, Ronald Reagan.

Rep. Shelia Jackson Lee won't beat it. Not when it comes to honoring the late Michael Jackson.

As we reported here, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Thursday that such a resolution would be divisive and counterproductive. Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., has said he would fight to block the resolution because of the eccentric singer's lifestyle.

In her statement this morning, Jackson Lee said she talked to the King of Pop's family and she will give them time to mourn and then push for the resolution.

Of course, this wouldn't be the first time that MJ was honored by the Washington political establishment. He was once honored by none other than the Great Communicator, Ronald Reagan.

Shouldn't MJ be acknowledged with this honor?

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