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ANGEL BOLQUES JR. SWORN IN AS SENATOR AT LARGE TO SERVE IN THE 34TH LEGISLATURE - 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 Press Releases ANGEL BOLQUES JR. SWORN IN AS SENATOR AT LARGE TO SERVE IN THE 34TH LEGISLATURE Published: Jul 25, 2022 Search for: ST. THOMAS – The 34th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Donna A. Frett Gregory hosted the swearing in of Angel Bolques Jr., as the Senator-at-Large. The swearing in occurred today at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Senator Bolques will serve until the end of the 34 th Legislature. The swearing in followed the passage of Bill No. 34-0287 and a recommendation from the Territorial Committee of the Democratic Party of the Virgin Islands. According to Virgin Islands Code, Title 2, Chapter 8, Section 111 (b), “ When the vacancy occurs within one year prior to the general election, the President of the Legislature, upon the written recommendation of the territorial committee of the political party of which the previous office holder was a candidate, shall appoint the person so recommended.    The Oath of Office was administered by Judge Kathleen Y. Mackay. The Supervisor of Elections, Caroline F. Fawkes was also present and duly confirmed the appointment of Senator-Designee Angel Bolques Jr.    Senate President Frett-Gregory stated that it was a pleasure to witness the swearing in and she commended the Territorial Committee of the Democratic Party of the Virgin Islands for taking swift and decisive action with the appointment. Frett-Gregory further indicated that the Legislature moved quickly to ensure the St. John community is represented within the Legislature.    Senator Bolques offered thanks to the body for their confidence in him and expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve as Senator-at-Large, which he called a blessing.   Senators present at the swearing in ceremony included Senate President Donna A. Frett Gregory, Marvin A. Blyden, Milton E. Potter, Janelle K. Sarauw, Carla J. Joseph, and Genevieve R. Whitaker.   ####   Find More Search for: Categories News Observances Press Releases Special Events Related Content COMMITTEE REVIEWS FY 2027 EXECUTIVE BUDGET REQUESTS FOR GOVERNOR’S OFFICE, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR’S OFFICE, AND BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES July 23, 2026 ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Members of the Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, chaired by Senator Novelle E. Francis Jr., met in the Frits E. Lawaetz Conference Room to receive testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budgets for... Read More COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES FROM WASTE MANAGEMENT CONCERNING SEWAGE HEALTH RISKS, CANCER CARE IN THE TERRITORY                                   July 22, 2026 ST. THOMAS, VI – The 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services, led by Senator Ray Fonseca, met at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall.  Lawmakers received testimony concerning the potential and observed public... Read More SENATORS CONSIDER PROPOSED HORSE RACE LEGISLATION IN SPECIAL SESSION  July 22, 2026 Members of the 36th Legislature, led by Senate President Milton E. Potter, convened at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers met in special session by request of the governor to consider Bill No. 36-0313, an act approving lease and franchise agreements for the development and operation of the Randall “Doc”... Read More Quick Links Home Senators Committees Media News Contact Important Links Revised Organic Act of 1954 (PDF) 36th Oath of Office Booklet 100 Day Report Rules of the 36th Public Information or Archives Request Search for: Follow Follow Follow Follow