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12 www.DesertMessenger.com July 19, 2023 ADOT offers new license plates PHOENIX – Arizonans now have even more choices to support their favorite charitable causes as the Arizona Department of Transporta- tion Motor Vehicle Division offers five new specialty license plates. In addition to more than 90 other speciality plates that can be viewed at azdot.gov/plates and ordered at azmvdnow.gov/plates, MVD now offers Alice Cooper's Solid Rock, Arizona Realtors® Homes for All, Cancer Support for Families, Diné College Warriors and U.S. Army. "We know that people who choose specialty license plates for their vehi- cles take pride in displaying their con- nection to these community organiza- tions," MVD Director Eric Jorgensen said. "MVD is pleased that we can partner with the various organizations dedicated to helping Arizonans." Most specialty plates cost $25 each year. Of that amount, $17 goes to a designated charity or nonprofit group. During the fiscal year that ended June 30, sales of specialty plates contributed over $12 million for various causes and charities. Specialty plates are authorized by the Arizona Legislature and have been offered since 1989. Plate de- signs complete a review by ADOT and law enforcement. Personaliza- tion can be added for an additional $25 per year. In addition to the five new plates, Arizona Coyotes and the Families of Fallen Police Officers plates have been redesigned. The Families of Fallen Police Officers plate has been changed to Honor- ing Fallen Police Officers. Alice Cooper's Solid Rock This speciality plate supports free art, music and dance programs for all youth at Alice Cooper's Solid Rock Teen Centers in Phoenix and Mesa. The designated $17 goes to provide a safe space for all teens ages 12-20 to spend time, receive positive mentorship and free mu- sic, art, dance, photography and recording studio lessons and op- portunities. "Arizona is known for great sun- sets, cactus, the best Mexican food, monsoons and, now, an Alice Coo- per specialty license plate," the leg- endary Arizona rocker said. "More importantly, this specialty plate will assist Solid Rock Teen Centers in providing free music, art and dance programs to all Arizona teenagers. We hope that many of my fellow Ar- izona neighbors will get this special- ity plate for their cars and motorcy- cles to support teens in Arizona." Arizona Realtors® Homes for All This specialty plate is available to anyone, and proceeds go to the Ari- zona REALTORS® Foundation for Housing and Community Outreach to help Arizona communities estab- lish housing projects. "The Arizona REALTORS® is grate- ful for the opportunity to support af- fordable housing projects across our great State as we help Arizonans on their path to the American Dream of homeownership," said Eric Gibbs, 2023 Arizona REALTORS® Presi- dent. "This plate furthers the mis- sion of the Foundation for Housing and Community Outreach whose projects and efforts address the con- dition of, access to, and availability of housing. Together, we can reduce homelessness and foster the dream of owning a home." Cancer Support for Families This specialty plate is available to anyone, with proceeds going to Cancer Support Community Arizo- na's emotional and social support services. "Cancer Support Community Ari- zona is extremely excited to have a specialty license plate that will highlight what we do in our com- munity," said Annet Ruiter, Cancer Support Community Arizona Chief Mission Officer. "This is just anoth- er great way people can get involved with Cancer Support Community Arizona and ultimately make a big- ger impact for people impacted by cancer in Arizona. Anyone who pur- chases this plate helps us offer more than 100 free programs per month that are special- ly designed to support cancer patients, their families, and caregiv- ers including support groups, healthy life- style programs, edu- cation presentations, social connections, and embedded hospital navigators who connect cancer patients to re- sources. Thank you for helping us ensure that Community is Stronger than Cancer." Diné College Warriors This specialty plate is available to anyone, with proceeds supporting the educational pursuits and suc- cess of students at Diné College on the Navajo Nation. "We are thrilled to partner with the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division to release these special license plates," said Dr. Charles "Monty" Roessel, President of Diné College. "By dis- playing these plates on their vehi- cles, our students, alumni, and sup- porters can proudly showcase their commitment to education and their connection to the Navajo Nation. We encourage all Navajo Nation members, Diné College supporters, and those who value education and cultural heritage to consider pur- chasing these special license plates. Your support will make a meaning- ful difference in the lives of our stu- dents and contribute to the contin- ued success of Diné College." U.S. Army This specialty plate is available to any- one, with proceeds going toward schol- arships for children of soldiers and spouses of active duty enlisted soldiers. "The directors and all-volun- teer team at the Army Scholarship Foundation are most grateful to the State of Arizona and the Arizona re- tired military community for mak- ing the U.S. Army specialty license plate possible," said Jeff Gault, U.S. Army retired, and Chief Executive of the Army Scholarship Foundation. "We are especially appreciative of Chief Warrant Officer Robert Ro- sales, U.S. Army retired, of Tucson, AZ for his leadership and untiring efforts to see this project to comple- tion. We are so grateful for this in- credible opportunity and are also most appreciative of the generosity, service, and patriotism of all who purchase the license plate. This will assist our American military family members who are in pursuit of their educational dreams for a better life and a better America." Those who currently have Arizona Coyotes and Families of Fallen Po- lice Officers plates may request the new designs for a $5 replacement fee plus postage. The previous de- sign will remain valid for use. Proceeds from the Arizona Coy- otes plate go to the Arizona Coy- otes Foundation, which supports organizations and programs that promote access to education, health and wellness and economic ad- vancement in underserved and di- verse communities. The Honoring Fallen Police Officers plate benefits C.O.P.S. Arizona, which provides support and resources to survivors and co-workers affected by line-of- duty deaths. To view and order any specialty plate, please visit azmvdnow.gov.

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