A resolution honoring the memory of Jereima "Jeri" Bustamante on the seventh anniversary of her passing.
This is a non-binding Senate resolution honoring the memory of Jereima "Jeri" Bustamante on the seventh anniversary of her passing. It recounts her immigrant background, education, and career—including attending Miami Beach Senior High School, earning degrees from Florida International University, and serving as press secretary to Governor Rick Scott—and notes the Jereima Bustamante Memorial Scholarship, established to help Miami Beach Senior High School graduates pursue higher education. The resolution, introduced in the Senate and referred to the Judiciary Committee, expresses condolences to her family and friends, recognizes that the American Dream remains attainable through hard work, and encourages scholarship recipients to carry on her legacy. As a resolution, it is symbolic and does not create new law or authorize spending, but it can raise awareness of the scholarship and Jeri Bustamante’s story.
Key Points
- 1The Senate honors the life and memory of Jereima “Jeri” Bustamante on the seventh anniversary of her death, and offers condolences to her loved ones.
- 2The resolution provides a biographical sketch, highlighting Jeri’s journey from Panama to the United States, her education (B.A. in Communication and Media Sciences, M.P.A. from Florida International University), and her early career including an internship and serving as press secretary to Governor Rick Scott.
- 3It recognizes the Jereima Bustamante Memorial Scholarship, noting its purpose to help Miami Beach Senior High School graduates pursue a college education and achieve their goals.
- 4The document frames Jeri’s life as an example of the American Dream achieved through hard work, perseverance, and dedication.
- 5It encourages the scholarship recipients to carry on Jeri Bustamante’s legacy, aligning the memory with ongoing support for higher education opportunities.