The state Department of Motor Vehicles on Thursday unveiled a new specialty license plate honoring the Army’s 65th Infantry Regiment, a storied unit known as the Borinqueneers.
The state Department of Motor Vehicles on Thursday unveiled a new specialty license plate honoring the Army’s 65th Infantry Regiment, a storied unit known as the Borinqueneers.
State officials made the announcement in partnership with the Hispanic-American Veterans of Connecticut Inc., saying the plate commemorates the regiment’s distinguished service and enduring legacy.
Gov. Ned Lamont said the new plate honors the regiment’s “unique place in American history, particularly during armed conflicts in which hundreds of its members gave their lives in service to our country.”
The 65th Infantry Regiment was composed primarily of Puerto Rican soldiers who served in World War I, World War II and the Korean War.
DMV Commissioner Tony Guerrera said the new plate joins a wide range of military- and veteran-themed designs offered by the agency. The Borinqueneers plate features artwork reflecting the unit’s heritage and cultural pride.
Juan L. Cruz, vice president of the Hispanic-American Veterans of Connecticut, said the organization worked to help secure the Congressional Gold Medal for the Borinqueneers and is honored to see their legacy recognized statewide.
Plate fees range from $60 to $156, with a portion of proceeds supporting bilingual services and assistance programs for Connecticut veterans. More information is available on the DMV
website.
