; Whereas, Mr. Buffett appeared in films and television shows, including Repo Man, Hook, Sesame Street, Hawaii Five-O, Jurassic World, NCIS: New Orleans, and The Beach Bum ; Whereas, Mr. Buffett’s commercial success brought Gulf and Western into mainstream country music, shaping the styles of stars like Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, and Zac Brown; Whereas, along the way, Mr. Buffett opened the first Margaritaville Café on Duval Street in Key West, Florida, which was so successful it led to 23 Margaritavilles, one JWB Prime Steak and Seafood, and seven 5 o’clock Somewhere Bar and Grills; Whereas, Mr. Buffett extended his business activity, investing in beer brands, partnering with casino companies, owning sports teams, releasing a video game, and building retirement communities, among other endeavors; Whereas, Mr. Buffett had a third career as a writer, authoring best-selling books, including— (1) Tales from Margaritaville ; (2) Where is Joe Merchant ; and (3) A Pirate Looks at Fifty ; Whereas, over the course of his 50-year recording career, Mr. Buffett gave life to over 30 studio albums that sold over 20,000,000 copies worldwide; Whereas, Mr. Buffett was nominated twice for Grammy Awards by the Recording Academy of the United States; Whereas, Mr. Buffett’s entrepreneurial spirit created thousands of jobs and led to levels of financial success rare among musicians; Whereas, Mr. Buffett’s songs, restaurants, and stories resonated with generations of grateful fans, Parrotheads, and casual listeners alike; Whereas, Mr. Buffett offered escapist experiences that helped fans worldwide delight in life’s simple pleasures; Whereas, Mr. Buffett was philanthropic, giving his time, finances, and music to support the troops of the United States, disaster relief efforts, conservation activities, and more; Whereas, Mr. Buffett died on September 1, 2023, and is preceded in death by his parents, Mary Lorraine Peets Buffett and James Delaney Buffett, Jr.