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Special Olympians Support Bill For New License Plate

DENVER (CBS4) - Special Olympians testified at a hearing at the state capitol on Monday. They support a bill which would create a Special Olympics license plate in Colorado.

The proceeds from the plate would help fund the nonprofit, Special Olympics Colorado.

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One athlete asked lawmakers to join the "inclusion revolution."

"The acceptance I feel in the Special Olympics community inspired me to become my best self," said Hanna Atkinson.

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"Even though I have earned hundreds of medals, the most important thing I have received from Special Olympics are pride and self worth," said Erin Holloway.

The bill would also continue a check-off on income tax forms for Special Olympics. It allows taxpayers to make a voluntary donation to the organization when they file their return.

The bill passed its first committee on Monday.

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