BILL NUMBER: ACR 186INTRODUCED BILL TEXT INTRODUCED BY Assembly Members Torrico and Davis AUGUST 12, 2010 Relative to Michael Joseph Jackson. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST ACR 186, as introduced, Torrico. Michael Joseph Jackson. This measure would honor Michael Joseph Jackson as one of the greatest American recording artists, entertainers, and humanitarians of all time. Fiscal committee: no. WHEREAS, Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958-June 25, 2009) was a legendary American recording artist, entertainer, and humanitarian. As the King of Pop, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records. His amazing contributions to music, dance, and fashion, along with a much-publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature of the State of California honors Michael Joseph Jackson as one of the greatest American recording artists, entertainers, and humanitarians of all time; and be it further Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.