Monday, July 16, 2007
New License Plate to Increase Drug Awareness Unveiled.
Speaking at a ceremony held in London, Monday, to unveil the plate’s design . Rogers noted motorists now have an opportunity to proclaim the message: “ Keep Kids Drug-Free.”
Jessica Whitehouse, a 17 year-old senior at Muhlenburg North High School, created the winning design for the new specialty license plate, which features crayons and a paintbrush on a bright yellow background. Her design, was chosen from among 496 entries in a state wide contest to all K-12 students.
The contest was sponsored by Operation Unite, WestCare Kentucky and the Children’s Alliance as a way to raise awareness of substance abuse issues. If at least 900 plates are pre-ordered, Whitehouse’s artwork will appear on license plates across the commonwealth sometime in October.
Monday’s ceremony included a short video of youth speaking about their struggles to overcome drug addiction.
The cost of the plate is $38.00. For each sale $10.00 will go to the three agencies that sponsored the contest.
Jessica Whitehouse, a 17 year-old senior at Muhlenburg North High School, created the winning design for the new specialty license plate, which features crayons and a paintbrush on a bright yellow background. Her design, was chosen from among 496 entries in a state wide contest to all K-12 students.
The contest was sponsored by Operation Unite, WestCare Kentucky and the Children’s Alliance as a way to raise awareness of substance abuse issues. If at least 900 plates are pre-ordered, Whitehouse’s artwork will appear on license plates across the commonwealth sometime in October.
Monday’s ceremony included a short video of youth speaking about their struggles to overcome drug addiction.
The cost of the plate is $38.00. For each sale $10.00 will go to the three agencies that sponsored the contest.
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