Ms Junia John-Straker Committee Hearing Invitation Block I
June 23, 2026 Ms. Junia John-Straker Chief Executive Officer Lutheran Social Services of the Virgin Islands 516 Hospital Ground, Suite 23 St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802 Re: Committee Hearing Invitation — Block I: “Aging with Dignity: Oversight of Nursing Homes, CMS Certification Readiness, and Senior Financial Protections in the Virgin Islands” Dear Ms. John-Straker, As Chair of the Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks, I formally invite you to testify during Block I of the Committee hearing scheduled for Friday, July 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas. The Committee respectfully requests testimony regarding the services and care provided to seniors and elderly residents throughout the Territory, including challenges, operational needs, staffing, and efforts to maintain quality care and support services. Please be prepared to address: • Current senior care and support services provided by Lutheran Social Services. • Challenges affecting elderly care services and operations. …
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June 23, 2026 Ms. Junia John-Straker Chief Executive Officer Lutheran Social Services of the Virgin Islands 516 Hospital Ground, Suite 23 St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802 Re: Committee Hearing Invitation — Block I: “Aging with Dignity: Oversight of Nursing Homes, CMS Certification Readiness, and Senior Financial Protections in the Virgin Islands” Dear Ms. John-Straker, As Chair of the Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks, I formally invite you to testify during Block I of the Committee hearing scheduled for Friday, July 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas. The Committee respectfully requests testimony regarding the services and care provided to seniors and elderly residents throughout the Territory, including challenges, operational needs, staffing, and efforts to maintain quality care and support services. Please be prepared to address: • Current senior care and support services provided by Lutheran Social Services. • Challenges affecting elderly care services and operations. • Staffing, funding, and infrastructure needs. • Recommendations to strengthen services and protections for 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 and commitment 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 J 23 2026 Respectfully, Angel Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo B lques,s Jr. Chair, Committee on Cu C lture, Yout 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