Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks - Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands

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Kind: Hearing Record
Entity: Legislature of the Virgin Islands
Date: 2026
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Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks - 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 × General Senators Committees Media Calendars Contact Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks The Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks has scheduled a hearing for Thursday, October 5, 2023, 10:00 AM at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room in St. Croix to receive testimony and updates regarding the 175th Emancipation Commemoration Committee and the Virgin Islands Puerto Rico Friendship Committee. BLOCK I 10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. This hearing will focus on receiving testimony and updates from the 175th Emancipation Commemoration Committee (ECC). The committee will present its annual report on this year’s Emancipation celebration, highlighting successes and challenges, improvements made, and budgetary details, including expenditures. Additionally, the hearing will delve into the progress of archival and digitization projects currently in progress. The ECC will provide insights into their ongoing initiatives in this regard. Furthermore, the committee will discuss plans for the remainder of the year, seeking input and collaboration from stakeholders to expand the Emancipation Celebration and raise awareness. They will also share identified needs and areas where assistance can facilitate the growth of the celebration and its broader impact on public awareness. Invited Testifiers: The Honorable Carol Burke, Chairwoman, 175th Emancipation Commemoration Committee The Honorable Myron Jackson, Former Senator & Board Member BLOCK II 11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. During this hearing, the committee will be hosting special presentations to commemorate the Virgin Islands & Puerto Rico Friendship Day. These presentations will showcase the significance of the friendship between the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. In addition to the special presentations, the committee will receive a comprehensive overview of the Virgin Islands Puerto Rico Friendship Committee. This overview will encompass the committee’s activities, achievements, challenges or obstacles encountered, and the specific needs it has identified. The hearing aims to provide a platform for a thorough understanding of the committee’s role in fostering and maintaining this friendship. Invited Testifiers: The Honorable Jose Corcino, Mayor, Island of Vieques, Puerto Rico The Honorable Sammuel Sanes, Former Senator & St. Croix Administrator The Honorable Luis Torres, Chairman, Virgin Islands Puerto Rico Friendship Committe + Add to Google Calendar + iCal / Outlook export Tags: 175th Emancipation , achievements , budgetary details , Carol Burke , Celebration , challenges , Commemoration Committee , committee's activities , digitization projects , expenditures , Friendship Day , improvements , Jose Corcino , Luis Torres , Myron Jackson , obstacles , ongoing initiatives , overview , plans , public awareness , Puerto Rico , Sammuel Sanes , specific needs , stakeholders , successes , Virgin Islands Date Oct 05 2023 Expired! Time 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Location Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room St. Croix Category Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks Organizer Senator Angel L. Bolques, Jr. Phone 340-774-0880 Email SenatorBolques@legvi.org 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