S.Res. 717

119 SRES 717 IS: Honoring the memory of Jereima “Jeri” Bustamante on the eighth anniversary of her passing.
 U.S. Senate
 2026-04-30
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 III  119th CONGRESS  2d Session  S. RES. 717  IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES   April 30, 2026   Mr. Scott of Florida  submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the  Committee on the Judiciary    RESOLUTION
Honoring the memory of Jereima  Jeri  Bustamante on the eighth 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, 2026, marks 8 years since the life of Jeri Bustamante was tragically cut short in a fatal boating accident: Now, therefore, be it
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.