SRES 717 United States Senate · 119th Congress

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

This Senate resolution honors the memory of Jereima "Jeri" Bustamante on the eighth anniversary of her death. It formally recognizes her life story, which included moving from Panama to the United States, earning degrees from Florida International University, and working as a press secretary to Governor Rick Scott. The bill expresses condolences to her family and friends while acknowledging the Jereima Bustamante Memorial Scholarship established to help high school graduates pursue higher education. Additionally, the resolution encourages scholarship recipients to continue Bustamante's legacy by working hard to achieve their own goals.
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Introduced Apr 30, 2026 Last action Apr 30, 2026
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Apr 30, 2026
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2179)
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