The Senate Resolution recognizes and celebrates the life and legacy of Senator Geraldine F. Geri Thompson, who was born on November 18, 1948, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and raised in Perrine, Florida. Her upbringing instilled in her a strong commitment to service, justice, and empowerment, which she exemplified throughout her career. Senator Thompson earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Miami and a Master of Science from Florida State University. She held various educational roles, including teaching in Orange County Public Schools and serving as an administrator at Valencia Community College, where she established the College Reach-Out Program to support low-income students in pursuing higher education.

Senator Thompson's political career included serving in the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida Senate, where she made significant contributions to African-American history, authored a book, and founded the WellsBuilt Museum of African American History and Culture. She was also a devoted family member, leaving behind her husband, three children, six grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. The resolution commemorates her dedication to the people of Florida and acknowledges the profound impact she had on her community and beyond, as the Senate fondly remembers her on March 13, 2025.