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MOLLY BISH CENTER IN THE NEWS
The following is a list of recent news articles and video links
Amesbury earns rave reviews for Fireball Run Paragraph 10/ Fireballrun.com
Killer's Effects Reveal Possible Link to Bish Worcester Telegram
EZ-ID License Plate Recognition Program CT Valley Views
EZ-ID Tag Program Passes Big Hurdle on Beacon Hill Auburn Daily News
Tarr Saluted in Missing Children's Day Program Gloucester Times
12 Years Since Molly Bish Disappeared Channel 22 News
12 Years After Loss, Bish Family Holds On Worcester Telegram
EZ-ID Bill Working Its Way Through the Legislature Spencer New Leader
22 News In-Focus: Molly's Bill Channel 22 News
Tarr Expects Molly's Bill License Plate Act by End of Session State House News
State House, Boston, MA: Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr expects to have work finished on “Molly’s bill” by the end of formal sessions in July. The legislation would authorize the first step in a process to redesign the state’s auto license plates to make them more easily identifiable. The legislation would change Massachusetts license plates to feature four alphanumeric characters and one easily recognized symbol, such as a circle or star. The bill is named in honor of Molly Bish, a 16-year-old lifeguard who was abducted in 2000. Bish’s parents Magi and John Bish have become prominent advocates for the families of missing children. Tarr said Registrar of Motor Vehicles Rachel Kaprielian and the Executive Office of Public Safety and the State Police have been actively involved in the discussions around the legislation. Tarr described several issues concerning interoperability and public safety that he said are now “80 to 90 percent” resolved and expects the remaining hang-ups to be resolved by a commission created by the bill that would be charged with establishing the new plate system. “I'm hoping that the first part of the legislation that would create the capacity in the system and set up the commission to put the bill together - to put the plate system together, rather - will be done by the end of this legislative session,” Tarr told the News Service after receiving an award at the annual Missing Children’s Day event.The tearful event, emceed by Magi Bish, featured music, memorials for victims and appreciation for volunteers’ work. Attorney General Martha Coakley, Senate President Therese Murray, Sen. Stephen Brewer, Rep. Anne Gobi, Rep. Todd Smola and others spoke at the twelfth annual event.
Molly's Bill Gaining Momentum in MA Legislature Channel 3 Springfield News
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Changes to License Plates, Spurred by Molly Bish Case, Face Further Review Worcester Telegram and Gazette
Watch WNT EZ-ID License Plate Bill Kristen Doucet reports on how Molly's Bill could be passed any day now and how it could potentially change your license plate.
Bish Foundation Urges Passage of Molly's Bill WWLP 22 News
EZ-ID License Plate Recognition Program (Short video) CT Valley Views
EZ-ID License Plate Recognition CT Valley Views recently interviewed Michelle Cruz, CT Victim Advocate, Gary Richard, President EZ-ID, Jay Gardiner, Director, Molly Bish Center and Magi Bish, mother of Molly Anne Bish
EZ-ID Tags Will Aid Public Safety May 6, 2012: The state of Massachusetts was the first state in the US to issue license plates back in 1903. If two men who behind a landmark effort have their way, it will also be the first state to issue the EZ-ID license plates; with Steve Balestrieri, the Daily Millbury News.
Molly's Bill Gaining Momentum in MA Legislature May 2, 2012: Molly's Bill finally getting recognition to become law by May 30th, Missing Children's Day; with Cherise Leclerc, Channel 3 Springfield
Forensic Archaeology Recovery April 26, 2012: Dr. Ann Marie Mires, Director of FAR, endorsement letter in support of the efforts that the Molly Bish Center has proposed in the furtherance of the EZ-ID program.
Plate Change Proposed April 23, 2012: Article with Gary Richird, Inventor of EZ-ID and Senator Bruce Tarr; with Neal J. Riley, Lowell Sentinel
Call to Redesign Vehicle Plates Cites Benefits in Abduction Cases March 8, 2012: Interview with Gary Richard, Inventor of EZ-ID; Senator Bruce Tarr; Michael Verseckes, Dept. of Transportation; Senator Thomas McGee; with John Laidler, Boston Globe
License Plate Symbols Touted as ID Tool February 12, 2012: Interview with Gary Richard, Inventor of EZ-ID; Magi Bish; James Gardiner, Director of the Molly Bish Center at AMC; and Northboro Police Chief Mark K. Leahy; with Scott J. Croteau, Worcester Telegram and Gazette
New License Plate Proposal February 8, 2012: Interview with Gary Richard, Inventor of EZ-ID and James Gardiner, Director of the Molly Bish Center at AMC; with Melissa Toupin, NECN
New Hope for Molly's Bill in 2012 February 6, 2012: Interview and article by Cherise Leclerc, Channel 3 News, Springfield, MA
On 1/10/12 the Executive Board voted unanimously to endorse Molly’s Bill (S-1798). For more information on Molly's Bill and EZ-ID, please visit the site here.
On 4/2/12 Connecticut voted favorably on the EZ-ID Program.
What is EZ-ID?
EZ-ID is a new license plate format which uses universally recognizable symbols, such as a star, heart, diamond, square, circle, tri-angle, etc., along with alpha numeric characters, to give a graphic that even young children can recognize, remember, and report. Each general issue plate would have one randomly assigned symbol, along with other numbers and letters, making up the individual’s plate registration number. EZ-ID would not displace specialty plates, low number plates, or vanity plates, as these are already more recognizable.
Molly's Bill Gaining Momentum in MA Legislature May 2, 2012: Molly's Bill finally getting recognition to become law by May 30th, Missing Children's Day; with Cherise Leclerc, Channel 3 Springfield
Forensic Archaeology Recovery April 26, 2012: Dr. Ann Marie Mires, Director of FAR, endorsement letter in support of the efforts that the Molly Bish Center has proposed in the furtherance of the EZ-ID program.
Plate Change Proposed April 23, 2012: Article with Gary Richird, Inventor of EZ-ID and Senator Bruce Tarr; with Neal J. Riley, Lowell Sentinel
Call to Redesign Vehicle Plates Cites Benefits in Abduction Cases March 8, 2012: Interview with Gary Richard, Inventor of EZ-ID; Senator Bruce Tarr; Michael Verseckes, Dept. of Transportation; Senator Thomas McGee; with John Laidler, Boston Globe
License Plate Symbols Touted as ID Tool February 12, 2012: Interview with Gary Richard, Inventor of EZ-ID; Magi Bish; James Gardiner, Director of the Molly Bish Center at AMC; and Northboro Police Chief Mark K. Leahy; with Scott J. Croteau, Worcester Telegram and Gazette
New License Plate Proposal February 8, 2012: Interview with Gary Richard, Inventor of EZ-ID and James Gardiner, Director of the Molly Bish Center at AMC; with Melissa Toupin, NECN
New Hope for Molly's Bill in 2012 February 6, 2012: Interview and article by Cherise Leclerc, Channel 3 News, Springfield, MA
On 1/10/12 the Executive Board voted unanimously to endorse Molly’s Bill (S-1798). For more information on Molly's Bill and EZ-ID, please visit the site here.
On 4/2/12 Connecticut voted favorably on the EZ-ID Program.
What is EZ-ID?
EZ-ID is a new license plate format which uses universally recognizable symbols, such as a star, heart, diamond, square, circle, tri-angle, etc., along with alpha numeric characters, to give a graphic that even young children can recognize, remember, and report. Each general issue plate would have one randomly assigned symbol, along with other numbers and letters, making up the individual’s plate registration number. EZ-ID would not displace specialty plates, low number plates, or vanity plates, as these are already more recognizable.
(From far left) James Gardiner, Director of the MBC; middle: Gary Richard, Inventor of EZ-ID; Joseph Early, Worcester County DA; along with the MA District Attorney's Association
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Past Events
Below are images from past events that Anna Maria College's Molly Bish Center has sponsored in conjunction with other organizations. Please enjoy and don't forget to let us know if you are interested in having the Molly Bish Center sponsor one of your events by email Lisa Gaudette at lgaudette@annamaria.edu.
Chinese Delegation, October 25, 2011
Mr. Wang Jin, his interpreter, Senator Harriette L. Chandler
James Gardiner and Senator Harriette L. Chandler
EZ-ID Program, Boston State House, October 19, 2011
James Gardiner, Gary Richards, Magi Bish, Senator Tarr, John Bish
EZ-ID Program, Senator Brewer, October 2011
James Gardiner, Senator Stephen Brewer, Gary Richards
Orientation, August 26, 2011
Heather Bish
Below are images from past events that Anna Maria College's Molly Bish Center has sponsored in conjunction with other organizations. Please enjoy and don't forget to let us know if you are interested in having the Molly Bish Center sponsor one of your events by email Lisa Gaudette at lgaudette@annamaria.edu.
Chinese Delegation, October 25, 2011
Mr. Wang Jin, his interpreter, Senator Harriette L. Chandler
James Gardiner and Senator Harriette L. Chandler
EZ-ID Program, Boston State House, October 19, 2011
James Gardiner, Gary Richards, Magi Bish, Senator Tarr, John Bish
EZ-ID Program, Senator Brewer, October 2011
James Gardiner, Senator Stephen Brewer, Gary Richards
Orientation, August 26, 2011
Heather Bish
