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The resolution honors Jereima Bustamante and establishes a memorial scholarship benefiting students at one high school, but it is symbolic and does not change federal policy or funding.
Students at Miami Beach Senior High School gain access to the Jereima Bustamante Memorial Scholarship to help pay for college.
Immigrants and their families receive public recognition as the resolution highlights immigrant contributions, which may foster local community awareness and pride.
Taxpayers and the public only receive a ceremonial resolution that creates no binding policy or funding change.
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Formally honors Jereima “Jeri” Bustamante, recounts her life and legacy, notes her memorial scholarship, and recognizes April 8, 2026 as the eighth anniversary of her death.
Introduced April 30, 2026 by Richard Lynn Scott · Last progress April 30, 2026
Honors Jereima “Jeri” Bustamante by recounting her life, service, and legacy, and by noting the April 8, 2026 observance of the eighth anniversary of her death. The resolution highlights her immigrant background, work-funded education, early media internship, role as a press secretary in Florida state government, personal qualities, and the memorial scholarship that supports Miami Beach Senior High School graduates. This is a ceremonial recognition that records her achievements and legacy; it does not create new programs, change law, or authorize funding.