June 23, 2026 
Honorable Averil E. George 
Commissioner 
Department of Human Services 
St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00802 
Re: Committee Hearing Invitation Block I & II — “Aging with Dignity: Oversight of Nursing Homes, CMS 
Certification Readiness, and Senior Financial Protection in the Virgin Islands”
Dear Commissioner George, 
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 hearing will focus on nursing homes, CMS certification readiness, senior protections, and Bill No. 36-0192, 
the Senior Financial Protection and Promissory Note Abuse Prevention Act of 2025, proposed by Senator Alma 
Francis Heyliger. 
The Committee respectfully requests testimony from the Department of Human Services regarding senior 
services, elder care oversight, and protections against financial exploitation of seniors in the Virgin Islands. 
Please confirm your attendance and submit written testimony at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the hearing. 
Thank you for your continued service to the people of the Virgin Islands. I look forward to your participation. 
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