Last week, the U.S. Senate passed without opposition a resolution honoring legendary entertainer Jimmy Buffet.

U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., introduced the resolution “honoring the life, legacy, and contributions of James William Buffett” with U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., as the co-sponsor.

“One of the great Mississippi-born musicians, Jimmy Buffett taught a generation of Parrotheads how to pass time in Margaritaville and enjoy paradise,” said Wicker. “Jimmy was a generational talent and entrepreneur who made his native state proud. With this resolution, we raise a glass to honor the life and legacy of this musical pioneer.”

“Jimmy Buffett was a true Southern storyteller who was generous enough to share his piece of paradise with the world,” said Hyde-Smith. “In honoring him, we celebrate the man who, through his music, brought us with him on many of his adventures around the sun, from the Pascagoula Run, to the shores of paradise, and we are all the better for it. I have no doubt his legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.

U.S. Rep. Carlos Giménez, R-Fla., who represents parts of Miami-Dade and the Florida Keys in Congress, applauded the Senate’s action.

“A true giant of our Florida Keys community — the United States Senate just honored the life of the extraordinary Jimmy Buffett,” said Gimenez. “His music, vision, and entrepreneurship produced a lasting legacy in our community and introduced the world to the Florida Keys lifestyle.”

Buffett passed away last month at the age of 76.