June 23, 2026 
Honorable Justa Encarnacion 
Commissioner 
Virgin Islands Department of Health 
Charles Harwood Complex 
3500 Estate Richmond 
Christiansted, Virgin Islands 00820 
Re: Committee Hearing Invitation — Block I: “Aging with Dignity: Oversight of Nursing Homes, CMS 
Certification Readiness, and Senior Financial Protections in the Virgin Islands”
Dear Commissioner Encarnacion, 
As Chair of the Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks, I respectfully invite you to 
participate in the Committee hearing scheduled for Friday, July 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the Earle B. Ottley 
Legislative Hall on St. Thomas. 
The Committee respectfully requests testimony from the Virgin Islands Department of Health regarding nursing 
homes, long-term care facilities, healthcare standards, CMS certification readiness, staffing, compliance, and 
senior care services 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 and dedication to the people of the Virgin Islands. I look forward to your 
participation and testimony. 
Respectfully,
Angel Bolques, Jr.
Chair, Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks
Senator At Large, 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands
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Senator At Large 36th Legislature
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