What This Bill Does
This is a Senate resolution that honors the memory of Jereima "Jeri" Bustamante on the fifth anniversary of her death. The resolution recognizes her life accomplishments and offers condolences to her family and friends.
Who It Affects
The bill directly addresses the family, friends and coworkers of Jereima "Jeri" Bustamante. It also affects recipients of the Jereima Bustamante Memorial Scholarship, which provides aid to graduates of Miami Beach Senior High School.
Key Provisions
The Senate honors the life and memory of Jereima "Jeri" Bustamante (Resolved section 1).
The Senate offers heartfelt condolences to the family, loved ones and friends of Jeri Bustamante (Resolved section 2).
The Senate recognizes that the American Dream remains possible for individuals who work hard to pursue and achieve goals, following Jeri Bustamante's example (Resolved section 3).
The Senate encourages recipients of the Jereima Bustamante Memorial Scholarship to carry on the legacy of Jeri Bustamante (Resolved section 4).
What Changes
Not specified in bill text. This is a resolution expressing Senate sentiment rather than creating new laws or requirements.
Important Definitions
None defined.
III
118TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
S. RES. 146
Honoring the memory of Jereima ‘‘Jeri’’ Bustamante on the fifth anniversary
of her passing.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MARCH 30, 2023
Mr. SCOTT of Florida (for himself and Mr. RUBIO) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
RESOLUTION
Honoring the memory of Jereima ‘‘Jeri’’ Bustamante on
the fifth 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;
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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, 2023, marks 5 years 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 resolution as
3
‘‘Jeri Bustamante’’);
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(2) offers heartfelt condolences to the family,
5
loved ones, and friends of Jeri Bustamante;
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(3) recognizes that living the American Dream
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remains possible for any individual who, following
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the example of Jeri Bustamante, works hard to pur-
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sue and achieve a goal; and
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(4) encourages the recipients of the Jereima
1
Bustamante Memorial Scholarship to carry on the
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legacy of Jeri Bustamante.
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