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Download official Senate Record PDFReturn to issue contextSENATE RESOLUTION 717—HONORING THE MEMORY OF JEREIMA “JERI”
BUSTAMANTE ON THE EIGHTH ANNIVERSARY OF HER PASSING
Mr. SCOTT of Florida submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary:
S. Res. 717
Whereas Jereima “Jeri” Bustamante (referred to in this
preamble as “Jeri Bustamante”) lived the American Dream;
Whereas, after moving from Panama to the United States with
her family, Jeri Bustamante—
(1) attended Miami Beach Senior High School; and
(2) earned a Bachelor's Degree in Communication and Media
Sciences and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from
Florida International University;
Whereas Jeri Bustamante had a tireless work ethic and a
passion for communication and paid for her education by
working while enrolled in school;
Whereas that tireless work ethic propelled Jeri Bustamante
to professional success, beginning with an internship at a
Miami television station and culminating in a period of
service as press secretary to Governor Rick Scott;
Whereas the enthusiasm, compassion, tenacity, and vibrant
energy of Jeri Bustamante are greatly missed by her family,
friends, and coworkers;
Whereas the spirit of Jeri Bustamante lives on through the
Jereima Bustamante Memorial Scholarship, which aims to help
graduates of Miami Beach Senior High School achieve their
goals and pursue the American Dream through a college
education; and
Whereas April 8, 2026, marks 8 years since the life of Jeri
Bustamante was tragically cut short in a fatal boating
accident: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate—
(1) honors the life and memory of Jereima “Jeri”
Bustamante (referred to in this resolution as “Jeri
Bustamante”);
(2) offers heartfelt condolences to the family, loved ones,
and friends of Jeri Bustamante;
(3) recognizes that living the American Dream remains
possible for any individual who, following the example of
Jeri Bustamante, works hard to pursue and achieve a goal; and
(4) encourages the recipients of the Jereima Bustamante
Memorial Scholarship to carry on the legacy of Jeri
Bustamante.