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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives wish to congratulate Jasmine Babers of Rock
4Island for being named one of the top two youth volunteers in
5Illinois for 2014 in the Prudential Spirit of Community Award
6program; and
 
7    WHEREAS, The Prudential Spirit of Community Award,
8presented by Prudential Financial in partnership with the
9National Association of Secondary School Principals, honors
10young volunteers across America who have demonstrated an
11extraordinary commitment to serving their communities; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Jasmine Babers earned this award by giving
13generously of her time and energy to found, edit, and publish a
14quarterly magazine to help teenage girls build self-esteem,
15become leaders, and pursue their dreams; the magazine features
16articles about the struggles and accomplishments of individual
17girls, plus tips on exercise, fashion, makeup, and succeeding
18in school and life; the publication also hosts a recognition
19event for girls called the Love Awards in the Quad Cities and
20produced a play about the strength of girls; and
 
21    WHEREAS, As a State Honoree, Jasmine Babers received a
22$1,000 award, an engraved silver medallion, and a trip to

 

 

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1Washington, D.C. on May 3-6, 2014 during a series of national
2recognition events; and
 
3    WHEREAS, The success of the State of Illinois, the strength
4of our communities, and the overall vitality of American
5society depend, in great measure, upon the dedication of young
6people like Jasmine Babers, who use their considerable talents
7and resources to serve others; therefore, be it
 
8    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
9NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
10we congratulate and honor Jasmine Babers for being named one of
11the top two youth volunteers in Illinois for 2014 in the
12Prudential Spirit of Community Award program, recognize her
13outstanding record of volunteer service, peer leadership, and
14community spirit, and extend our best wishes for her continued
15success and happiness in the future; and be it further
 
16    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
17presented to Jasmine Babers as a symbol of our respect and
18esteem.