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Senate Resolution Honoring Jereima 'Jeri' Bustamante

Original title: A resolution honoring the memory of Jereima "Jeri" Bustamante on the eighth anniversary of her passing.

April 30, 2026

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Last action

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2179)Apr 30, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This serves as an official federal recognition of an individual's life and legacy, though it does not change federal law, funding, or public services.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Family and friends of Jereima Bustamante

They are the recipients of the Senate's formal condolences.

Jereima Bustamante Memorial Scholarship recipients

They are encouraged by the Senate to carry on the legacy of the individual for whom their scholarship is named.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This Senate honors the life and legacy of Jereima 'Jeri' Bustamante on the eighth anniversary of her passing. It recognizes her professional achievements, including her service as press secretary to Governor Rick Scott, and acknowledges the scholarship established in her name for Miami Beach Senior High School graduates.

Key Facts

The Senate formally honors the life and memory of Jereima 'Jeri' Bustamante.
The resolution offers official condolences to the family and friends of Jeri Bustamante.
The Senate recognizes the Jereima Bustamante Memorial Scholarship, which supports graduates of Miami Beach Senior High School.
The resolution encourages scholarship recipients to continue the legacy of Jeri Bustamante.
Jeri Bustamante served as press secretary to former Florida Governor Rick Scott.
Jeri Bustamante held a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Media Sciences and a Master's degree in Public Administration from Florida International University.
Jeri Bustamante passed away on April 8, 2018, in a boating accident.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution change any laws or provide funding?

No. This is a commemorative intended to honor an individual's memory and does not enact new laws or allocate federal funds.

What is the Jereima Bustamante Memorial Scholarship?

It is a scholarship program designed to assist graduates of Miami Beach Senior High School in pursuing a college education.

Why It Matters

This serves as an official federal recognition of an individual's life and legacy, though it does not change federal law, funding, or public services.

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Connected Entities

organizationFlorida International University“The university where Jeri Bustamante earned her degrees.”Map →

personRick Scott“U.S. Senator from Florida who submitted the resolution; former Governor of Flori”Map →

personJereima 'Jeri' Bustamante“The subject of the commemorative resolution.”Map →

organizationMiami Beach Senior High School“The alma mater of Jeri Bustamante and the focus of the memorial scholarship.”Map →

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