Buddy MacKay

In addition to the "Maragaritaville" singer, the governor honored Govs. Buddy MacKay and Bob Graham, U.S. Rep. Lincoln Diaz- Balart, and FSU president and legislator John Thrasher.

MacKay was considered the troubleshooter for former Gov. Lawton Chiles and played major roles in responding to Hurricane Andrew, financial crises and other issues during his tenure as lieutenant governor in the 1990's.

The former Democratic governor took a nap after lunch at his home in Ocklawaha on Tuesday and never woke up.