HR0852 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR0852 LRB098 20353 GRL 55857 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Jasmine Babers of Rock Island for being named one of the top two youth volunteers in Illinois for 2014 in the Prudential Spirit of Community Award program; and

WHEREAS, The Prudential Spirit of Community Award, presented by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, honors young volunteers across America who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to serving their communities; and

WHEREAS, Jasmine Babers earned this award by giving generously of her time and energy to found, edit, and publish a quarterly magazine to help teenage girls build self-esteem, become leaders, and pursue their dreams; the magazine features articles about the struggles and accomplishments of individual girls, plus tips on exercise, fashion, makeup, and succeeding in school and life; the publication also hosts a recognition event for girls called the Love Awards in the Quad Cities and produced a play about the strength of girls; and

WHEREAS, As a State Honoree, Jasmine Babers received a $1,000 award, an engraved silver medallion, and a trip to Washington, D.C. on May 3-6, 2014 during a series of national recognition events; and

WHEREAS, The success of the State of Illinois, the strength of our communities, and the overall vitality of American society depend, in great measure, upon the dedication of young people like Jasmine Babers, who use their considerable talents and resources to serve others; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate and honor Jasmine Babers for being named one of the top two youth volunteers in Illinois for 2014 in the Prudential Spirit of Community Award program, recognize her outstanding record of volunteer service, peer leadership, and community spirit, and extend our best wishes for her continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Jasmine Babers as a symbol of our respect and esteem.