Phone (340) 693-3567 Email: MBlyden@Legvi.org ~ YOUR CHOICE FOR SOLUTIONS ~ March 10, 2025 The Honorable Hubert L. Frederick Chairman Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands Capitol Building St. Thomas, VI 00801 Dear Mr. Chair: I regret to inform you that due to a previously scheduled engagement, I will be unable to attend today’s hearing. Please mark my absence as excused, and please accept my apologies for any inconvenience caused as well as my best wishes for a productive meeting. Sincerely, Marvin A. Blyden Senator 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands The Honorable Marvin A. Blyden Senator Legislature of the Virgin Islands CAPITOL BUILDING, P.O. BOX 1690 ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS 00804 (340) 774-0880 CHAIRMAN Housing, Transportation & Telecommunications VICE CHAIR Budget, Appropriations & Finance MEMBER Economic Development & Agriculture Culture, Youth, Aging & Parks Health, Hospitals, & Human Services