SENATOR NOVELLE E. FRANCIS, JR. 
36TH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS  
Chairman, Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance 
 
 
December 1, 2025 
 
Hon. Avery L. Lewis  
Chair 
Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs  
     and Consumer Protection 
36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands  
Capitol Building, Charlotte Amalie 
St. Thomas, VI 00804 
 
Dear Senator Lewis: 
  
Kindly allow me to be excused from the December 2, 2025 meeting of the Committee on 
Government Operations, Veterans Affairs and Consumer Protection.   
 
I would appreciate if any documents disseminated at this meeting could be forwarded to my office. 
I apologize for any inconvenience my absence may cause and thank you for your understanding in 
this matter.   
 
Regards, 
 
Novelle E. Francis, Jr. 
Chair, Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance 
36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands