III 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION S. RES. 147 Honoring the memory of Jereima ‘‘Jeri’’ Bustamante on the 1-year anniversary of her passing. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES APRIL 8, 2019 Mr. SCOTT of Florida (for himself and Mr. RUBIO) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the memory of Jereima ‘‘Jeri’’ Bustamante on the 1-year anniversary of her passing. Whereas Jereima ‘‘Jeri’’ Bustamante (referred to in this pre- amble 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 Ad- ministration 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; VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:21 Apr 08, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\SR147.ATS SR147 pamtmann on DSKBFK8HB2PROD with BILLS 2 •SRES 147 ATS Whereas that tireless work ethic and passion for communica- tion propelled Jeri Bustamante to professional success, beginning with an internship at a Miami television sta- tion and culminating in a period of service as press sec- retary to Florida 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, 2019, marks 1 year since the life of Jeri Bustamante was tragically cut short in a fatal boating accident: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate— 1 (1) honors the life and memory of Jereima 2 ‘‘Jeri’’ Bustamante (referred to in this resolving 3 clause as ‘‘Jeri Bustamante’’); 4 (2) offers heartfelt condolences to the family, 5 loved ones, and friends of Jeri Bustamante; 6 (3) recognizes that living the American Dream 7 remains possible for any individual who, following 8 the example of Jeri Bustamante, works hard to pur- 9 sue and achieve a goal; and 10 VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:21 Apr 08, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\SR147.ATS SR147 pamtmann on DSKBFK8HB2PROD with BILLS 3 •SRES 147 ATS (4) encourages the recipients of the Jereima 1 Bustamante Memorial Scholarship to carry on the 2 legacy of Jeri Bustamante. 3 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:21 Apr 08, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\SR147.ATS SR147 pamtmann on DSKBFK8HB2PROD with BILLS