In an effort to help the Washington Apple Education Foundation, the state Apple Commission has proposed a new specialty license plate.  The dark blue plate celebrates the state’s leading Ag commodity, the apple.  The revenue generated from sales of the specialty license plat will go to WAEF, the tree fruit industry’s official charity.  WAEF provides financial assistance, professional employment preparedness training and mentorship to students with ties to the apple industry pursuing a higher education.

 

Senator Brad Hawkins will introduce the bill during the legislative session next month in Olympia.  For a new specialty license plate to be considered, 3,500 signatures must be collected in support.  If you’re interested in supporting the specialty plate, click on this Link.

 

“We are excited to be the beneficiary of the new Washington Apples license plates.  Funds generated through this endeavor will help driven students from tree fruit communities attend college and successfully graduate with a career plan,” says Jennifer Witherbee, Executive Director of the Washington Apple Education Foundation

 

“I’m a big supporter of Washington apples and believe this bill will bring awareness to the industry and help raise money for local scholarships,” Senator Hawkins said.  “The Washington Apple Commission and Washington Apple Education Foundation do great work, so I am excited to partner with them on what should certainly be a well-supported bill. I don’t expect controversy but competing with other bills and passing anything in a short session is a challenge.”

 

“The recognition of the Washington apple industry through this specialty plate, combined with the sponsorship support to the Washington Apple Education Foundation, is a win-win for our apple growers and young aspiring students pursuing higher education.  I can think of no worthier cause than to support purchasing a Washington apple license plate,” says Todd Fryhover, Washington Apple Commission President.

 

 

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