Bill Gwatney was honored at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday as part of a memorial tribute to prominent Democratic officials and political journalists who have died since the 2004 convention.

Gwatney’s photograph was displayed on video screens in the Pepsi Center during the five-minute tribute to about 50 people who have died. He was recognized alongside First Lady Lady Bird Johnson, Texas Gov. Ann Richards and broadcasters Peter Jennings and Tim Russert, among others.

Lights were dimmed in the convention hall and soft instrumental music played for the tribute. Convention-goers applauded when Gwatney’s image appeared on the video screen.

Before the “In Memoriam” segment honoring Gwatney and others, members of the Congressional Black Caucus eulogized the late Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones, D-Ohio.

Tubbs Jones, 58, died from a brain hemorrhage on Aug. 20.

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