Senate Resolution 583
By: Senators Bearden of the 30th and Brass of the 6th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Zaida Bustamante; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Zaida Bustamante has established a glowing reputation of renown throughout
Georgia for her dedication, perseverance, discipline, and strong commitment to family and
personal advancement; and
WHEREAS, a first-generation college graduate and nontraditional student, Zaida
Bustamante, steadfastly pursued higher education while working full-time and raising three
children; and
WHEREAS, preparing for leadership in Georgia’s construction and infrastructure industry,
she earned a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Kennesaw State
University’s College of Architecture and Construction Management; and
WHEREAS, Zaida Bustamante served as President of the Associated General Contractors
Student Chapter, providing leadership in professional development, industry engagement,
and student mentorship; and
WHEREAS, as the Treasurer of Kennesaw Women in Construction, she supported initiatives
that promote inclusion, leadership development, and workforce diversity within the
construction industry; and
WHEREAS, Zaida Bustamante is committed to continued professional and community
engagement through ongoing involvement with Kennesaw Women in Construction and
anticipated participation in National Women in Construction; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
extraordinary Georgian be appropriately honored.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
commend and recognize Zaida Bustamante for her many valuable contributions on behalf of
the citizens of Georgia and extend best wishes for her future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Zaida Bustamante.