This resolution honors Jereima "Jeri" Bustamante on the eighth anniversary of her death in a boating accident on April 8, 2026. Bustamante was a Panamanian immigrant who earned degrees in communication and public administration from Florida International University while working her way through school, and went on to serve as press secretary to Florida Governor Rick Scott. The Senate resolution recognizes her work ethic, compassion, and contributions to her community, and extends condolences to her family and friends. The resolution also acknowledges the Jereima Bustamante Memorial Scholarship, which helps graduates of Miami Beach Senior High School pursue college education and the American Dream. This is a commemorative resolution with no direct policy changes or federal funding involved.
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