35th LEGISLATURE HONORS NINE OUTSTANDING VIRGIN ISLANDERS AT PERMA PLAQUE CEREMONY - Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands Close About Us History Functions and Structure FY 2026 Budget Honor Roll Rules of the 36th Legislative Youth Advisory Council Application Careers Archives Legislative Archives Tours × St. Thomas Senators  St. John Senators  St.Croix Senators  Districts All Senators St. Croix St. Thomas - St. John Senator at Large × Committees Committee of the Whole Budget, Appropriation and Finance Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure and Planning Economic Development and Agriculture Education and Workforce Development Government Operations, Veteran Affairs and Consumer Protection Health, Hospitals and Human Services Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety Housing, Transportation and Telecommunications Rules and Judiciary Session Folder × No event found! Calendars Bi-Weekly Senate Calendar Session Agenda × Dialog window Dialog window General Senators Committees Media Calendars Contact News | Press Releases | Senator Novelle E. Francis, Jr. | Special Events 35th LEGISLATURE HONORS NINE OUTSTANDING VIRGIN ISLANDERS AT PERMA PLAQUE CEREMONY Published: Nov 21, 2024 Search for: 35th LEGISLATURE HONORS NINE OUTSTANDING VIRGIN ISLANDERS AT PERMA PLAQUE CEREMONY ST. THOMAS –  Members of the 35th Legislature, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr., hosted a distinguished Perma Plaque Ceremony at the Capitol Building to honor and commend nine outstanding Virgin Islanders for their remarkable achievements and enduring contributions across the Territory. This special occasion celebrated the unwavering dedication and service of the honorees, whose impact has left an indelible mark on the Virgin Islands community. Family, friends, and supporters filled the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall Chambers, creating an atmosphere of pride and reverence as each honoree was recognized for their extraordinary contributions. Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr. shared congratulatory remarks. “It is always the right time to honor, appreciate, and celebrate the Virgin Islanders who made their mark on our community. On behalf of the members of the 35th legislature, I extend a heartfelt and resounding congratulations for having set a standard that we all in the Virgin Islands should emulate. An event like this reminds us that those we are honoring have helped to weave the social fabric of our community.” The ceremony included a formal presentation of plaques to the honorees, celebrating their outstanding accomplishments, and the legislative acts recognizing their contributions. The recipients include: Boyd “Boyzie” Orlando Todman, Act No. 8406- Bill No. 33-0425 Bernice Alma Turnbull, Act No. 8823-Bill No. 35-0208 Dr. Fenella Cooper, Act No. 8816-Bill No. 35-0107 Rudolph A. “Pimpy” Thomas, Jr., Act. No. 8783-Bill No. 33-0425 Senator Almando “Rocky” Liburd, Act No. 8783, Bill No. 35-0074 Corporal Kendall Emanuel George, Act No. 8811 - Bill No. 35-0109 William A. Industrious, Act No. 8828 - Bill No. 35-0223 Viggo E. Sewer Act No. 8821 - Bill No. 35-0184 The event underscored the Legislature’s commitment to honoring individuals whose efforts continue to inspire and strengthen the Virgin Islands community. The plaques serve not only as a token of appreciation but as a reminder of the honorees' lasting legacies and the invaluable contributions they have made toward the territory’s growth and development. Senators present included Novelle, E. Francis, Jr., Donna Frett-Gregory, Javan James, Sr., Dwayne M. DeGraff, Marvin Blyden, Kenneth L. Gittens, Carla J. 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