S. Res. 162 is a commemorative resolution honoring Jereima "Jeri" Bustamante on the seventh anniversary of her death in a boating accident on April 8, 2025. The resolution recognizes Bustamante's life and accomplishments, including her immigration from Panama, her education at Florida International University, and her career in communications and government service, culminating in her role as press secretary to Governor Rick Scott. The Senate offers condolences to her family and friends while celebrating her embodiment of the American Dream through hard work and determination. The resolution also acknowledges the Jereima Bustamante Memorial Scholarship, which supports Miami Beach Senior High School graduates pursuing higher education, and encourages scholarship recipients to honor her legacy. This is a ceremonial resolution with no direct budget impacts or policy changes.
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