This resolution honors the memory of Jereima "Jeri" Bustamante on the sixth anniversary of her death in a boating accident on April 8, 2024. Bustamante was a Panamanian immigrant who achieved success in the United States, earning degrees from Florida International University and serving as press secretary to Florida Governor Rick Scott. The Senate resolution expresses condolences to her family and friends, recognizes her work ethic and accomplishments, and celebrates the Jereima Bustamante Memorial Scholarship that was established in her name to help graduates of Miami Beach Senior High School afford college. The resolution encourages scholarship recipients to carry forward her legacy. This is a ceremonial resolution with no funding allocations or policy changes.
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