[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 137 (Wednesday, November 12, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1512]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 CONGRATULATING JASMINE BABERS FOR RECEIVING USA NETWORK'S CHARACTERS 
                              UNITE AWARD

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 12, 2014

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Jasmine Babers 
of Rock Island, Illinois, who is one of ten individuals nationwide to 
receive the USA Network's Characters Unite award this year.
   Jasmine Babers, at a very young age, has shown an amazing amount of 
dedication, hard work, and drive. She is the founder and publisher of 
Love, GIRLS, a magazine that strives to build confidence and self-
esteem in teenage girls. Jasmine's hard work has paid off as she was 
able to publish the first issue in 2012. Love, GIRLS has expanded its 
distribution over the past two years from Illinois to include 
Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, as well as the District of Columbia, 
reaching more than 5,000 young girls. Jasmine also has led local 
events, in conjunction with her magazine, that help bring attention to 
bullying and the dangerous effects that it can have on our youth.
   The Characters Unite award is presented annually to ten individuals 
who through extraordinary efforts are able to combat hate, intolerance, 
and discrimination, as well as make significant contributions towards 
promoting greater tolerance, respect, and acceptance in their 
communities.
   Mr. Speaker, I am proud to know that individuals like Jasmine Babers 
are making a difference in our communities. Once again I would like to 
congratulate her on her momentous achievement and wish her luck with 
her ongoing efforts, as well as her upcoming collegiate career.

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