Dennis Apuan

Apuan Recognizes Vets with Special License Plates

(Denver) – Representative Dennis Apuan (D-Colorado Springs) wants the veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to know that Colorado appreciates their service with a specialized license plate. House Bill 1139 passed in the House Transportation Committee 11-0.

The bill creates two special license plates that will identify a vehicle’s owner as a veteran of either the Afghanistan or Iraq War. Fort Carson, an area encompassed in Rep. Apuan’s district, deploys anywhere from 5,000-10,000 troops to Iraq and Afghanistan at any one time. By the fall of this year, the number of troops deployed from Fort Carson is expected to be higher than ever.

“These individuals have made tremendous sacrifices; leaving their families and risking their lives for our freedom and safety. I’m proud to carry this bill creating a special license plate for our veterans, so they can be recognized for their heroism,” said Rep. Apuan.