February 26, 2026 The Honorable Carla J. Joseph Chair, Committee on Rules and Judiciary Legislature of the Virgin Islands Capitol Building Charlotte Amalie St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802 Re: Notice of Absence and Request to be Excused – February 26, 2026 Hearing Dear Chairwoman Joseph, I write to respectfully inform you that I will not be present at today’s meeting of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas. Due to an important and unavoidable matter requiring my immediate attention, I am unable to attend. Accordingly, I respectfully request to be excused from today’s hearing. Please know that this absence is not taken lightly, as I fully recognize the significance of the nominations and legislative measures before the Committee. The work of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary is critical to the integrity, efficiency, and accountability of our legislative process and the governance of the Virgin Islands. Please extend my regards to the members of the Committee and all testifiers. I look forward to reviewing the testimony and outcomes of today’s hearing and continuing our shared work in service to the people of the Virgin Islands. Thank you for your understanding and continued leadership. Respectfully, The Honorable Angel Bolques, Jr. Chair, Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, 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, and 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 and Planning Sub-Committee on Energy & Infrastructure Development The Honorable Angel Bolques, Jr. Senator-At-Large 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands