Issued by Authority of the Office of Senator Angel L. Bolques Jr.
Issued by Authority of the Office of Senator Angel L. Bolques Jr. This correspondence is transmitted by Ms. Judy Torres, Acting Chief of Staff, pursuant to a temporary delegation of administrative authority effective August 18, 2025, through September 8, 2025. August 18, 2025 Ms. Junia John-Straker Chief Executive Officer Lutheran Social Services of the Virgin Islands 516 Hospital Street Frederiksted, VI 00840 Re: Invitation to C.Y.A.S.P. Hearing – September 19, 2025 Dear Ms. John-Straker, In my capacity as Chair of the Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks (C.Y.A.S.P.), I am pleased to invite you to testify at an upcoming legislative hearing scheduled for Friday, September 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM, in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas. The Committee will focus on the status and pathway toward achieving Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) certification for senior living and long-term care facilities in the territory. Your testimony will be vital in helping the Committee understand the Department of Health’s role and outlook on: 1. …
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Issued by Authority of the Office of Senator Angel L. Bolques Jr. This correspondence is transmitted by Ms. Judy Torres, Acting Chief of Staff, pursuant to a temporary delegation of administrative authority effective August 18, 2025, through September 8, 2025. August 18, 2025 Ms. Junia John-Straker Chief Executive Officer Lutheran Social Services of the Virgin Islands 516 Hospital Street Frederiksted, VI 00840 Re: Invitation to C.Y.A.S.P. Hearing – September 19, 2025 Dear Ms. John-Straker, In my capacity as Chair of the Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks (C.Y.A.S.P.), I am pleased to invite you to testify at an upcoming legislative hearing scheduled for Friday, September 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM, in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas. The Committee will focus on the status and pathway toward achieving Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) certification for senior living and long-term care facilities in the territory. Your testimony will be vital in helping the Committee understand the Department of Health’s role and outlook on: 1. Where are we now? – The current certification status of senior living facilities. 2. What’s required? – CMS’s Conditions of Participation, operational and compliance requirements. 3. What’s next? – Strategic planning for certification, facility upgrades, and access to CMS federal funding. We greatly value your expertise and welcome your participation to ensure the Committee’s discussion is both informed and productive. Kindly confirm your availability at your earliest convenience so we may finalize scheduling and logistics. Should your office need any additional information in advance, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you for your dedication and continued partnership. Sincerely, Judy Torres Acting Chief of Staff Office of Senator Angel L. Bolques, Jr. 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