February 23, 2026
February 23, 2026 Mr. Troy de Chabert-Schuster Executive Director AARP Virgin Islands Dear Mr. de Chabert-Schuster, As Chair of the Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks, I formally invite you to testify during Block I (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) of the Committee hearing scheduled for Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas. The hearing will focus on “Aging with Dignity: Oversight of Nursing Homes and CMS Certification Readiness in the Virgin Islands.” As Executive Director of AARP Virgin Islands, your insight and advocacy on behalf of our senior population are critical to this discussion. I respectfully request that your testimony address: • The current state of nursing home and long-term care services in the Territory. • Barriers affecting seniors access to safe, affordable, and high-quality care. • Policy recommendations to strengthen oversight and CMS certification readiness. • Strategies to ensure seniors can age with dignity in the Virgin Islands. Kindly confirm receipt of this letter and your attendance. …
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February 23, 2026 Mr. Troy de Chabert-Schuster Executive Director AARP Virgin Islands Dear Mr. de Chabert-Schuster, As Chair of the Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks, I formally invite you to testify during Block I (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) of the Committee hearing scheduled for Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas. The hearing will focus on “Aging with Dignity: Oversight of Nursing Homes and CMS Certification Readiness in the Virgin Islands.” As Executive Director of AARP Virgin Islands, your insight and advocacy on behalf of our senior population are critical to this discussion. I respectfully request that your testimony address: • The current state of nursing home and long-term care services in the Territory. • Barriers affecting seniors access to safe, affordable, and high-quality care. • Policy recommendations to strengthen oversight and CMS certification readiness. • Strategies to ensure seniors can age with dignity in the Virgin Islands. Kindly confirm receipt of this letter and your attendance. Written testimony should be submitted at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. Thank you for your continued leadership and commitment to the seniors of the Virgin Islands. I look forward to your participation. Together, we can build a stronger Virgin Islands. Respectfully, The Honorable Angel Bolques, Jr. Chair, Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks 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