House of Representatives pays tribute to Michael Jackson with a moment of silence
By APFriday, June 26, 2009
House pauses to remember Michael Jackson
WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives paused for a moment of silence Friday to mark entertainer Michael Jackson’s death.
Lawmakers briefly interrupted a debate on a global warming bill to stand in silence and honor the “King of Pop.”
Rep. Diane Watson of California rose during the debate to suggest the House “pay tribute to the culture that he has left behind, his legacy.”
Watson said the lawmakers send their condolences to Jackson’s family, friends and his fans worldwide.
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. of Illinois said the singer changed the world and he wants to “thank God for letting all of us live in his generation and in his era.”
The 50-year-old musical superstar died Thursday after being stricken at his rented home in Los Angeles.
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July 2, 2009: 1:30 pm
What a dis-honor act that Congress stop work for this piece of crap Jackson, the child molester, what has this country become. Why haven’t they paid tribute to all the military has has died for this country. The molested died from self inflicted dope needle marks, what a shame for this country to even think to honor such trash. |
Peyton Johnson