119-sres162

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 162 Introduced in Senate

    (IS) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
S. RES. 162

 Honoring the memory of Jereima ``Jeri'' Bustamante on the seventh 
 anniversary of her passing.

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 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

 April 8, 2025

 Mr. Scott of Florida submitted the following resolution; which was 
 referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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 RESOLUTION

 Honoring the memory of Jereima ``Jeri'' Bustamante on the seventh 
 anniversary of her passing.

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, 2025, marks 7 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.
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