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Mass. witnesses urge creation of 'Blue Star' license plate to honor families of officers killed in the line of duty
Summary
Officials, survivors and families told the Joint Committee on Transportation the proposed Blue Star family license plate would offer a visible, lasting memorial and limited funding for the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial and services for surviving families. Testimony included personal accounts from relatives of officers killed on duty and a
Colonel Jeffrey Noble, representing the Healey-Driscoll administration and the Massachusetts State Police, urged the Joint Committee on Transportation to report Senate Bill 2449 and House Bill 3811 favorably, saying the proposed Blue Star family license plate would provide a "lasting sign of appreciation to our blue star families." Colonel Noble said the plates would "remind of fallen heroes' families, loved ones, and colleagues that they are never forgotten."
Why it matters: Supporters told the committee the plates would sustain public recognition of officers killed in the line of duty and generate modest revenue…
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