Issued by Authority of the Office of Senator Angel L. Bolques Jr. This correspondence is transmitted by Ms. Judy Torres, Acting Chief of Staff, pursuant to a temporary delegation of administrative authority effective August 18, 2025, through September 8, 2025. August 18, 2025 Mr. Troy De Chabert-Schuster State Director AARP Virgin Islands St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands Re: Invitation to C.Y.A.S.P. Hearing – September 19, 2025 Dear Mr. De Chabert-Schuster, In my capacity as Chair of the Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks (C.Y.A.S.P.), I am pleased to invite you to testify at an upcoming legislative hearing scheduled for Friday, September 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM, in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas. Your testimony has been scheduled in BLOCK II: Elder Abuse Response Reform, which will review Bill No. 36-0099, legislation proposing amendments to Title 34, Chapter 15 of the Virgin Islands Code to strengthen our territory’s capacity to prevent, identify, and respond to elder abuse. We welcome your insights on AARP’s advocacy work, data resources, and national best practices that can inform this important policy discussion. In addition, you are invited to participate in BLOCK III, a policy discussion on CMS Certification for Senior Living Facilities, focusing on our current status, federal requirements, and steps toward Medicare and Medicaid eligibility. Please confirm your attendance and submit any written testimony by 10:00 AM on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, to allow for timely distribution to committee members. Thank you for your continued leadership in advancing the dignity, care, and rights of our senior population. Should you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact the Office of Senator Bolques. Sincerely, Judy Torres Acting Chief of Staff Office of Senator Angel L. Bolques, Jr. 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