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35TH LEGISLATURE HOSTS PERMA PLAQUE CEREMONY - Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands Close About Us History Functions and Structure FY 2026 Budget Honor Roll Rules of the 36th Legislative Youth Advisory Council Application Careers Archives Legislative Archives Tours × St. Thomas Senators  St. John Senators  St.Croix Senators  Districts All Senators St. Croix St. Thomas - St. John Senator at Large × Committees Committee of the Whole Budget, Appropriation and Finance Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure and Planning Economic Development and Agriculture Education and Workforce Development Government Operations, Veteran Affairs and Consumer Protection Health, Hospitals and Human Services Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety Housing, Transportation and Telecommunications Rules and Judiciary Session Folder × No event found! Calendars Bi-Weekly Senate Calendar Session Agenda × Dialog window Dialog window General Senators Committees Media Calendars Contact Committee of the Whole | News | Press Releases | Senator Novelle E. Francis, Jr. 35TH LEGISLATURE HOSTS PERMA PLAQUE CEREMONY Published: Jul 10, 2024 Search for: 35 TH LEGISLATURE HOSTS PERMA PLAQUE CEREMONY TO POSTHOMOUSLY HONOR WAYNE “FACTS MAN” ADAMS, BENBURIN “BENNY” STEPHANS, AND FORMER SENATOR HORACE CALLWOOD, SR. St. Thomas – Members of the 35 th Legislature, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr., held a Perma Plaque Ceremony at the Capitol Building. Lawmakers posthumously honored Wayne “Facts Man” Adams, Benburin “Benny” Stephans, and former Senator Horace A. Callwood, Sr., for their exceptional services to the Territory. Senator Francis shared remarks on the honorees. "It is an honor to bring greetings on behalf of the 35th Legislature as we honor Virgin Islanders for their outstanding contributions to the Territory." My colleagues and I are proud to honor and commend Wayne “Facts Man” Adams (Act 8789), Benburin “Benny” Stephans (Act 8733), and former Senator Horace A. Callwood, Sr. (Act 8706). Today we take another step forward in posthumously recognizing trailblazers in our community.” Derek Gabriel, Commissioner of the Virgin Islands Public Works, also praised the honorees. “They did all they could to push the territory forward. I would like to thank the families for being strong supporters of those public servants.” The naming of a road after a Virgin Islander holds significance. It's not about naming roads. It is about celebrating the history, culture, and honorable contributions of the Virgin Islands. The following measures Act No. 8789, Bill No. 35-0014: An Act honoring and commending Wayne “Facts Man” Adams posthumously for articulating and bringing events of the Virgin Islands, by naming the bridge at the Estate Nadir intersection on the island of St. Thomas “The Wayne Facts Man Adams Bridge.” Act No. 8733—Bill No. 35-0033: An Act to honor and commend Benburin “Benny” Stephans posthumously for his heroism in saving the lives of a mother and her children and to rename the Bovoni Road (Route No. 30), specifically from the entrance of St. Middle School, “The Benburin “Benny” Drive. Act No. 8706—Bill No. 35-0011: An Act honoring and commending former Senator Horace A. Callwood, Sr., posthumously for his dedication, service, and commitment to the people of the Virgin Islands, as well as naming the north-south street immediately east of Windward Passage in his memory. The Virgin Islands Legislature passes resolutions to honor and appreciate Virgin Islanders' contributions and sacrifices. These individuals or organizations have exceptional records of public service that have improved our community or have demonstrated remarkable achievements in or contributions to their respective fields or crafts. Senators present at today’s Perma Plaque Ceremony included Novelle E. Francis, Jr., Marvin A. Blyden, Angel L. Bolques, Jr., Milton E. Potter, Dwayne M. DeGraff, Ray Fonseca, Carla J. Joseph, and Alma Francis Heyliger. The Division of Public Affairs provides the community with accurate information on the Virgin Islands Legislature proceedings. Visit legvi.org.                                                      ### Press Contact :  AFRICAH N.T. 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