KEY WEST, FL - Today Congressman Carlos A. Giménez (FL-28) introduced legislation to rename the Post Office located at 400 Whitehead Street in Key West, Florida, as the "Jimmy Buffett Post Office Building".

“Jimmy Buffett will always be an icon and champion for our beloved Florida Keys,” said Rep. Gimenez. “His music, vision, and entrepreneurship produced a lasting legacy in our community and introduced the world to the Florida Keys. With songs like “Margaritaville” and “Cheeseburgers in Paradise”, Jimmy Buffett became an icon to millions of fans known as ‘Parrot Heads’ and embodied the lifestyle of island escapism. He loved Florida and the Keys and dedicated many efforts to protecting the manatees, supporting the Everglades, and safeguarding the island waterways. It is my privilege to represent the Florida Keys in Congress, and I am proud to memorialize this true legend of our community and rename Key West’s post office in his honor.”

To watch Rep. Gimenez’s video message, CLICK HERE. 

Original co-sponsors include: Reps. Neal Dunn (FL-02), Kat Cammack (FL-03), Bill Posey (FL-08), Daniel Webster (FL-11), Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Scott Franklin (FL-18), Brian Mast (FL-21), Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), and Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27). 

To read the bill text, CLICK HERE. 

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Congressman Carlos Gimenez is the only Cuban-born Member of Congress, having fled the island with his family shortly after the communist takeover. He represents Miami-Dade County and the Florida Keys. He is the Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security and serves on the the Armed Services Committee and the Select Committee on China.