FL S0642

Commends musician, environmentalist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Jimmy Buffett for his contributions to national and state culture.

Recognizes Buffett's career beginning in Key West in 1972, where he developed his signature tropical rock sound and created hit songs including "Margaritaville," "Come Monday," and "Cheeseburger in Paradise."

Acknowledges Buffett's entrepreneurial ventures including LandShark Lager beer, casinos in Atlantic City and Biloxi, Latitude Margaritaville retirement communities, and Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurants.

Highlights Buffett's environmental work co-founding the Save the Manatee Club with former Governor Bob Graham in 1981 and supporting endangered species and habitat protection in Florida.

Notes Buffett's philanthropic efforts including concerts for servicemembers, hurricane relief benefit concerts, and post-disaster aid following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and 2010 Haiti earthquake; directs presentation of resolution to Buffett's family.