June 23, 2026 
Honorable Vincent Roberts 
Commissioner 
Department of Sports, Parks, and Recreation 
8201 Subbase, Suite 206 
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802 
Re: Committee Hearing Invitation – Block III: Bill No. 36-0247 – Territorial Park Naming Program 
Dear Commissioner Roberts: 
As Chair of the Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks, I respectfully invite you to testify 
during Block III of the Committee hearing scheduled for Friday, July 17, 2026, at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative 
Hall on St. Thomas. 
The Committee will receive testimony on Bill No. 36-0247, an act amending title 32 Virgin Islands Code, 
chapter 2, establishing the Territorial Park Naming Program and creating a uniform process for naming and 
renaming parks, recreational areas, and facilities owned by the Government of the Virgin Islands. The 
legislation was proposed by Senator Marise C. James. 
The Committee respectfully requests testimony regarding the Department's role in the management of parks 
and recreational facilities, existing naming practices, any operational or administrative considerations related to 
the proposed legislation, and recommendations to ensure an effective and transparent naming process 
throughout the Territory. 
Please confirm your attendance and submit written testimony at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the hearing. 
Thank you for your continued service to the people of the Virgin Islands. I look forward to your participation. 
Respectfully, 
 
 
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