GOVERNMENT OF 
THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS 
THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET 
    No. 5041 Norre Gade 
    Emancipation Gardens Station, 2nd Floor 
  Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, V.I.   00802 
 Telephone: (340) 774-0750 
 
 
 
November 24, 2025 
 
Honorable Avery L. Lewis 
Senator 
36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands 
Capitol Building, Charlotte Amalie 00802 
 
 
Re: Formal Notice of Absence – Hearing on Bill No. 36-0190 
 
Dear Mr. Lewis, 
 
I am writing to formally inform you that, unfortunately, I will not be able to testify on Bill No. 36-
0190: An act amending Title 1 of the Virgin Islands Code, Chapter 15, Section 254, providing for 
sign language interpreters at all Government of the Virgin Islands broadcasts and official 
functions, scheduled for Tuesday, November 24, 2025. 
 
Regrettably, I have prior commitments and scheduled meetings that require my immediate 
attention on that day, and therefore I am unable to attend the hearing. 
 
Thank you for your understanding. 
 
 
Respectfully, 
 
 
 
Julio A. Rhymer Sr. 
Director 
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