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Senator  
36th Legislature of United States Virgin Islands  
Franklin D. Johnson  
Committees: 
Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports and Parks 
Economic Development & Agriculture  
Education and Workforce Development 
Government Operations, Veterans Affairs & Consumer Protection  
Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety 
 
 
 
 
 
February 9, 2026 
 
  
The Honorable Senator Avery L. Lewis  
Chairman  
Committee on Government Operations,  
Veteran Affairs and Consumer Protection  
36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands 
Capitol Building, Charlotte Amalie 
P.O. Box 1690  
St. Thomas, VI 00804 
 
Re: The Honorable Senator Franklin D. Johnson’s Excuse letter  
 
Dear Senator Avery L. Lewis: 
 
 
Please be advised that I will unable to attend today’s, Tuesday, February 10, 2026 
Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer 
Protection hearing, scheduled for 9:00 a.m. at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative 
Conference Room. 
 
I apologize for my absence and any resulting inconvenience it may cause. In the 
interim, I kindly request that my office be provided with copies of all circulating 
documents distributed. 
 
Thank you for your consideration and understanding. 
 
 
Sincerely,   
 
 
Franklin D. Johnson  
Senator 
36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands