THE HONORABLE SENATOR AVERY L. LEWIS 
Legislative Secretary 
36
th LEGISLAtURE OF thE VIRGIN ISLANDS 
 
 
 
Chair:  
Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, Consumer Protection 
 
Vice Chair: Committee on Education and Workforce Development 
 
Member: 
Committee on Rules and Judiciary 
 
 
Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, and Parks 
Committee on Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety 
Committee of the Whole 
 
Post Office Box 1690, Capitol Building, Charlotte Amalie, VI 00801 
Phone: (340) 774-0880                                                                                                                                       Email: senatorlewis@legvi.org 
 
 
 
 
 
 
To:  
Honorable Carla J. Joseph 
 
Chairwoman  
 
Committee on Rules and Judiciary   
 
From: Avery L. Lewis 
           Senator 
           36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands 
 
Date:  Wednesday, February 25, 2026 
 
Re:  
Tardy Arrival for Thursday, February 26, 2026 Committee Meeting 
 
 
Dear Senator Joseph, 
 
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to respectfully inform you that I will arrive 
tardy to the committee meeting, scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2026 as I will be 
attending the funeral services for a special relative.  
 
I note the importance of tomorrow’s agenda items, and I look forward to weighing in on the 
discussion upon my arrival. Thank you for your attention and understanding. 
 
Best Regards, 
 
 
 
Avery Lewis 
Senator 
36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands