January 23, 2026 
Honorable Averil E. George 
Commissioner 
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services 
1303 Hospital Ground 
Knud Hansen Complex, Building A 
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802 
Re: Invitation to Testify – Aging with Dignity & Bill No. 36-0192 
Dear Commissioner George, 
As Chair of the Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks, I respectfully invite you to testify at 
the Committee hearing scheduled for Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. 
Thomas. 
During Block I (10:00 AM), the Committee will conduct an oversight review entitled “Aging with Dignity: 
Oversight of Nursing Homes and CMS Certification Readiness in the Virgin Islands.” This discussion will focus 
on the operational conditions of all government and privately operated nursing homes and long-term care 
facilities, including quality of care, staffing adequacy, infrastructure, occupancy rates, financial sustainability, 
regulatory compliance, and each facility’s status toward CMS certification and federal Conditions of 
Participation. Particular attention will be given to barriers to Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement and 
corrective actions necessary to secure sustainable federal funding. 
During Block II (1:30 PM – 4:30 PM), the Committee will consider Bill No. 36-0192, an Act amending Title 
34, Virgin Islands Code, Chapter 15, to enact the Senior Financial Protection and Promissory Note Abuse 
Prevention Act of 2025, proposed by Senator Alma Francis Heyliger. 
Your testimony is essential as we work to strengthen accountability, elevate care standards, and safeguard the 
health, dignity, and financial well-being of the Virgin Island’s aging community. 
Please submit written testimony at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. Should you require further information, 
please contact my office directly. I look forward to your participation as we work together to ensure dignity, 
security, and protection for our seniors. 
Respectfully, 
 
 
The Honorable Angel Bolques, Jr. 
Chair, Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports and Parks 
Senator At Large, 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands 
 
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