Wednesday, March 25, 2026 
 
The Honorable Kurt Vialet 
Chair 
Committee on Education and Workforce Development 
36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands 
3022 Estate Golden Rock 
St. Croix, VI 00820 
 
Dear Chairman Vialet: 
 
Please accept this letter as formal notice that I will be absent from the Committee on 
Education and Workforce Development meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 
at 10:00 a.m. in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. 
 
Due to an invitation to attend the Black Legislative Leaders Network (BLLN) Historically 
Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus Legislative Summit, I am unable to attend. 
Accordingly, I respectfully request to be excused from today’s hearing. 
 
Kindly forward all documents and information shared during today’s meeting to my office. 
Thank you for your consideration. 
 
Sincerely, 
 
 
 
The Honorable Carla J. Joseph 
Member 
Committee on Education and Workforce Development.