Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez | Official U.S. House headshot
Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Carlos A. Giménez has introduced legislation to rename the Post Office in Key West, Florida in honor of musician Jimmy Buffett. According to Rep. Gimenez, "Jimmy Buffett will always be an icon and champion for our beloved Florida Keys." He emphasized Buffett's impact on the community, stating, "His music, vision, and entrepreneurship produced a lasting legacy in our community and introduced the world to the Florida Keys."
Gimenez highlighted Buffett's contributions to environmental causes, mentioning his efforts in protecting manatees, supporting the Everglades, and safeguarding island waterways. The congressman expressed his pride in representing the Florida Keys in Congress and his honor in memorializing Buffett by renaming the Key West post office after him.
Original co-sponsors of the bill include Reps. Neal Dunn, Kat Cammack, Bill Posey, Daniel Webster, Gus Bilirakis, Scott Franklin, Brian Mast, Mario Diaz-Balart, and Maria Elvira Salazar. These representatives have joined Gimenez in supporting the initiative to honor Jimmy Buffett in this manner.
Congressman Carlos Gimenez, the only Cuban-born Member of Congress, represents Miami-Dade County and the Florida Keys. He holds key positions in committees such as the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security, the Armed Services Committee, and the Select Committee on China.
The bill introduced by Rep. Gimenez to rename the Key West post office as the "Jimmy Buffett Post Office Building" is a tribute to the iconic musician's influence on the Florida Keys community and beyond.
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