(NASHVILLE, TN), March 16, 2010 – Tennessee’s “wounded warriors” could receive help with the cost of rehabilitation, readjustment and treatment  under legislation sponsored by State Senator Rusty Crowe (R-Johnson City) and Senator Jim Tracy (R-Shelbyville) which was approved by the Senate Transportation Committee, which is chaired by Tracy.  The bill authorizes creation of a specialty “Volunteer Wounded Warriors” license plate that could be purchased by Tennessee drivers upon registration of their vehicle with proceeds going to help defray the cost of treating veterans.

“This license plate will not only show our soldiers that we appreciate the sacrifices they make for our freedom, it will assist them with services they need” said Chairman Tracy.  “I am very pleased that our committee has approved this legislation.”

The bill, Senate Bill 3416, would give first priority to providing assistance to members of the Tennessee National Guard wounded in conflicts in federal service and then to all other disabled veterans in the Armed Services.  Any remaining funds could be used for other honorably discharged veterans.  The license plates will be designed by the Department of Veterans Affairs and if approved, could be ready for sale as soon as this summer.

The State of Tennessee offers more than 90 specialty license plates for Tennessee motorists to display on their registered motor vehicles. These plates represent colleges and universities, special interest organizations, professional organizations and other topics. Most of these plates are readily available at the local county clerk's office.
 
 
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