June 23, 2026 Honorable Mario M. Brooks Commissioner Virgin Islands Police Department 45 Mars Hill Frederiksted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands 00840 Re: Committee Hearing Invitation — Block II: Bill No. 36-0192 — Senior Financial Protection and Promissory Note Abuse Prevention Act of 2025 Dear Commissioner Brooks, As Chair of the Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks, I respectfully invite you or a designated representative from the Virgin Islands Police Department to testify during Block II of the Committee hearing scheduled for Friday, July 17, 2026, at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas. During Block II, the Committee will consider Bill No.36-0192, the Senior Financial Protection and Promissory Note Abuse Prevention Act of 2025. The proposed legislation seeks to strengthen protections against the financial exploitation of seniors throughout the Virgin Islands. The Committee respectfully requests testimony regarding enforcement efforts, investigative challenges, elder fraud prevention, and recommendations to strengthen protections for elderly residents within the Territory. Please submit written testimony at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the hearing and kindly notify the Committee of the individual who will appear on behalf of the Department if necessary. Thank you for your continued service and commitment to protecting the people of the Virgin Islands. I look forward to your participation. Respectfully, Angel Bolques, Jr. Chair, Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks Senator At Large, 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands J 23 2026 Respectfully, Angel Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo B lques,s Jr. Chair, Committee on Cu C lture, Yout Senator At Large 36th Legislature Legislature of the Virgin Islands P.O. BOX 1690 ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS 00802 (340) 693-3571 CHAIRMAN Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports & Parks VICE-CHAIRMAN Committee on Economic Development & Agriculture MEMBER Committee of the Whole Committee on Rules & Judiciary Committee on Homeland Security, Justice & Public Safety Committee on Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure & Planning Sub-Committee on Energy & Infrastructure Development The Honorable Angel Bolques, Jr. Senator-At-Large 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands