20 Estate Golden Rock, Christiansted St. Croix U.S.V.I. 00820 – (C) 340-712-2210 – Email: senatorjohnson@legvi.org Senator 36th Legislature of United States Virgin Islands Franklin D. Johnson Committees: Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports & Parks Economic Development & Agriculture Education & Workforce Development Government Operations, Veterans Affairs & Consumer Protection Homeland Security, Justice & Public Safety February 04, 2026 The Honorable Senator Kurt Vialet Chairman Committee on Education and Workforce Development 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 Kurt Vialet: Due to the untimely passing of my daughter, Ms. Shevon Johnson, I will be unable to attend the Committee on Education and Workforce Development hearing scheduled for Thursday, February 05, 2026. I apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may have caused. Please forward all documents distributed at the hearing to my office. Thank you for your understanding in this matter. Sincerely, Franklin D. Johnson Senator 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands