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SUPPORT FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE LEASE Parcels No. 2C & 3 Crystal Gade Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands A Commitment to Responsible Revitalization, Stewardship & Community Investment Prepared by: Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri DM Hospitality LLC June 3, 2026 DM Hospitality LLC | Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri | Legislature of the VI | Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Cover Letter 3 Government Authority & Legal Basis 5 Executive Branch Agencies and Officers Approvals and Legislative Branch Ratification 8 The Facts: Addressing Claims and Concerns 9 Reaching Out to Neighbors and Critics 10 Community Impact & Investment History 11 Downtown Revitalization Track Record 12 Closing Statement 18 Exhibit A: DPP 60-Day Termination Notice 19 Exhibit B: DPNR Zoning Certification 20 Exhibit C: Governor’s Approval Signature Page 21 Exhibit D: Transmittal of Lease to Legislature 22 Exhibit E: Community Support Letters 23 DM Hospitality LLC | Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri | Legislature of the VI | Page 3 EXECUTIVE COVER LETTER June 3, 2026 Honorable Members of the Legislature of the Virgin Islands Legislature of the Virgin Islands Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands Dear Honorable Senators and Members of the Legislature: Thank you for your time and consideration regarding the proposed lease approval for Parcels No. 2C & 3 Crystal Gade, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas. As long-time residents, business owners and employers in St. Thomas who have been actively involved in supporting the local community, we respectfully submit this package not only to clarify the intended use of the property, but also to demonstrate our long-standing commitment to responsible investment, revitalization, and stewardship within our community. Over the past several decades, our families and businesses have continuously invested in St. Thomas and the Virgin Islands through tourism, employment, hospitality, historic preservation, and downtown redevelopment efforts. We firmly believe in the future of downtown Charlotte Amalie and in the importance of preserving and responsibly activating underutilized spaces. Unfortunately, some misconceptions have circulated regarding our intended use of the above referenced Crystal Gade property, so we respectfully wish to clarify that this is not intended to be a retail deli, nightlife venue, bar, or high- traffic public operation. The proposed use is a commissary kitchen (to support existing operations located elsewhere) and administrative office space. We fully understand and respect the importance of preserving the character of the surrounding neighborhood and community. Our intention is to responsibly utilize and improve a property that has remained underutilized for many years. Included within this package are examples of our prior revitalization efforts, including the full restoration of 4 Wimmelskafts Gade (aka Back Street), which reflects the type of thoughtful investment and stewardship we bring to downtown St. Thomas. The St. Thomas Reformed Church (the “Church”) uses the phrase “community-first” in communications to its congregation organizing opposition to this lease. We share that value completely. It is a principle we have lived and demonstrated through decades of investment, employment and stewardship on St. Thomas. We respectfully ask that this principle be applied fairly and consistently, ensuring that all qualified, long-standing members of this community are afforded the same opportunity to invest in and contribute to its growth. We are that community. We have always been that community. Included in the attached are Letters of Support from various downtown business leaders attesting to our past efforts to support our community. DM Hospitality LLC | Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri | Legislature of the VI | Page 4 We would also like to note that this project has followed all required government protocols and procedures and been thoroughly reviewed and approved by the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (“DPNR”), DPP, the Attorney General and the Governor before now coming to yourselves. We respectfully ask for fair consideration and your approval for the opportunity to continue contributing positively to the future of our island community. Unfortunately, as we now reach this final step of the lease approval process, a variety of claims and concerns have suddenly been raised. To assist with your decision making and provide you will all the relevant information, the attached will directly and satisfactorily address all such items, including the factually incorrect claim made by the Church that the Church will lose access or easement rights to their property. [The executed Lease Agreement explicitly addresses this in Article 1.02, which guarantees the Church continued pedestrian access through Parcel No. 3 to their church structure at all times. This protection is further confirmed in the Department of Property and Procurement’s (“DPP”) formal 60-Day Notice dated March 9, 2026 (see Exhibit A). The Church’s access rights are fully preserved and legally protected under the very agreement they are opposing.] Also noted will be the various olive branches that we have extended regarding certain claims and concerns. At a broader level, the Territory’s ability to attract and retain private investment depends on confidence that executed agreements will be honored and that the procurement process will be respected. When completed leases or contracts are reversed at a late stage, it sends a signal to current and prospective investors that the process cannot be relied upon. We believe the Legislature shares our interest in maintaining that confidence, not only for this project, but for the long-term economic health of the Virgin Islands. Respectfully, Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri Members, DM Hospitality LLC Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands DM Hospitality LLC | Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri | Legislature of the VI | Page 5 GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY & LEGAL BASIS The Church never held a lease. Their use of this property was an informal, revocable permission terminable at any time by the Government with 60 days’ written notice. The Legal Reality: A Revocable Permission, Not a Right The Church’s use of Parcels No. 2C & 3 Crystal Gade was governed by a Stipulated Agreement dating from Civil No. 731/79 — a court case from 1979. That agreement did not grant the Church a lease, a tenancy, or any formal property right. It granted a revocable permission, explicitly at the pleasure of the Government. The governing language of that agreement states: “Said right and permission, however, shall be at the pleasure of the Government, terminable at any time with not less than sixty (60) days’ written notice.” This language is clear. The Church’s use of this property was always contingent on the Government’s continued willingness to allow it. No formal lease was ever sought, negotiated, or executed by the Church in the many years since that Stipulated Agreement was entered. The Government Followed the Law Precisely On March 9, 2026, DPP Commissioner Lisa M. Alejandro issued a formal written 60-Day Notice of Termination of Use (see Exhibit A) to the Church, delivered both via email and hand delivery. This notice was issued in strict accordance with the terms of the 1979 Stipulated Agreement. The Government’s authority to issue this notice is unambiguous, and the process was carried out correctly and transparently. Furthermore, the Government’s notice was not without accommodation. The DPP Notice explicitly confirmed that: ➢ The vacant land area in Parcel No. 3, located behind the Church, shall remain vacant and unimproved. ➢ The Church shall retain full access through Parcel No. 3 to its church structure. ➢ The Church may continue to perform repairs and maintenance to the Church from that land area. Therefore, the Church’s core interests -- access to their structure and the ability to maintain it -- were expressly protected. DM Hospitality LLC | Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri | Legislature of the VI | Page 6 Years of Inaction — Then Sudden Opposition Many Years and No Formal Application The Stipulated Agreement dates to 1979. For many years, the Church used this property on an informal, revocable basis. At no point during those many years did the Church seek to formalize its interest by applying for a lease, purchasing the property, or taking any legal step to secure a permanent right of use. The property sat underutilized. No investment was made. No restoration was undertaken. No formal commitment to the space was ever established by the Church through the proper governmental channels. Opposition Arose Only After a Lease Was Executed DM Hospitality LLC pursued this lease through the proper, established governmental process. That process took time, effort, and commitment. It was completed and a lease was executed by DPP. It was only at this point -- after the process was complete, after the lease was signed, after the hard work of navigating the proper channels had been done -- that the Church and its allies mobilized opposition. Not during the procurement process. Not during the many years the property sat available. Only now, when someone else did the work to secure it properly. If this property was so vital to the Church, why was no formal application ever made in the many years that have passed? The “Historical Documents” in Context The opposition has referenced “historical documents” in their communications with the Governor. We respectfully submit that the most relevant historical document — the 1979 Stipulated Agreement itself -- unambiguously supports the Government’s authority to terminate the Church’s informal use and to execute a new lease. Therefore, this document does not support the Church’s position, but instead confirms all of the Government’s actions as correct, thus allowing this lease to be ratified by the Legislature. Responding to the Church’s Claim of Repeated Requests The Church has circulated communications to its congregation characterizing this project as a “kitchen/deli” and organizing a letter-writing campaign to senators. We respectfully address those characterizations directly. In those communications, the Church has stated that it “repeatedly requested use of the building.” DPP records show that no formal written application or lease request was ever submitted by the St. Thomas Reformed Church to the Department of Property and Procurement for these parcels. This is not a matter of interpretation. The DPP procurement record contains no such application. DM Hospitality LLC | Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri | Legislature of the VI | Page 7 The Church had every opportunity, over many years, to formalize its interest through the proper governmental channels. It did not do so. Regarding the characterization of this project as a “kitchen/deli” — that framing is incomplete and misleading. The proposed use includes a licensed commissary kitchen, which is the operational heart of the project and serves DM Hospitality’s existing food service businesses already operating around St. Thomas. It also includes back-office operations and administrative support functions — consolidating the management, accounting, and operational needs of DM Hospitality’s established businesses under one roof. This is a practical, internal facility serving businesses that already employ Virgin Islands residents and contribute to the island’s economy. It is not a public-facing commercial establishment. The Legislature is entitled to have the full and accurate picture of what this project is. We trust that picture speaks for itself. DM Hospitality LLC | Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri | Legislature of the VI | Page 8 EXECUTIVE BRANCH AGENCIES AND OFFICERS APPROVALS AND LEGISLATIVE BRANCH RATIFICATION A Fully Executed, Multi-Agency Approved Agreement This is not a speculative proposal. This is a fully executed lease agreement (OLC No. 0051-2026) that has been reviewed, approved, and signed by every relevant level of the Virgin Islands Government. The complete approval chain is as follows: ➢ DPNR issued a formal Zoning Certification (see Exhibit B) on May 16, 2025, confirming that the proposed use -- a food and beverage management company with a bakery and deli -- is permitted in the P-Public district under “Offices — General, Professional.” This document was signed by Leia LaPlace, Territorial Planner. ➢ DPP negotiated the Lease and Commissioner Lisa M. Alejandro signed it on December 2, 2025 (see Exhibit C). ➢ Office of the Attorney General (Gordon C. Rhea, Esq.) approved this Lease as to Legal Sufficiency on December 11, 2025 (see Exhibit C). ➢ Governor Albert Bryan Jr. approved this Lease on December 17, 2025 (see Exhibit C). This Lease document was then transmitted by the Governor’s Office to the Legislature on December 18, 2025 (see Exhibit D). The Legislature is not being asked to originate this lease. It is being asked to ratify what multiple agencies and officers have already approved. What Ratification Refusal Would Mean Declining to ratify this Lease would mean overriding the Governor’s own decision, reversing the Attorney General’s Legal Sufficiency review, and repudiating a completed DPP procurement process -- all in response to opposition that emerged only after the process was complete. We respectfully submit that the Legislature should consider very carefully the message of not ratifying such Lease would send about the reliability of the Virgin Islands’ governmental processes and ability to complete transactions. DM Hospitality LLC | Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri | Legislature of the VI | Page 9 THE FACTS: ADDRESSING CLAIMS AND CONCERNS The following addresses each claim and concern raised by the Church and others. Full documentation supporting every point is contained within this package. Claim made by opposition The facts “A deli or public food operation is being built” ✓ The proposed use includes a licensed commissary kitchen serving existing DM Hospitality food service operations, back-office functions, and administrative support. It is not a public-facing retail deli or walk-in food establishment open to the public. “This will create significant traffic” ✓ Commissary kitchen operations commence in the early morning and conclude about noon, seven days a week, with only a few food and supply deliveries between 8:00am and 5:00pm. Office operations create zero traffic. “This will disrupt the neighborhood” ✓ No nightlife, loud music, or late-night operations are planned. Operations run early morning to about noon, consistent with and respectful of the surrounding neighborhood. “The Church will lose access and easement” ✓ Factually incorrect. Article 1.02 of the executed Lease Agreement explicitly guarantees the Church’s continued pedestrian access through Parcel No. 3 to their church structure at all times. This is confirmed in writing by DPP on March 9, 2026. “The project ignores community concerns” ✓ We have offered to remove the deli designation entirely if it satisfies the Church and have proactively offered space for Sunday school programs. The Church has not responded to either offer. “The Church repeatedly requested use of the building” ✓ No formal written application or lease request was ever submitted by the Church to DPP as the procurement record contains no such application. The Church had many years to formalize its interest and did not do so. “This is inconsistent with downtown preservation” ✓ Our restoration of the old Daily News building on Wimmelskafts Gade (aka Back Street) demonstrates a proven, documented commitment to preserving and enhancing historic downtown properties, while the Lease requires a $200,000 minimum investment to renovate this Crystal Gade property. Each of the above points is addressed in full detail within the Government Authority & Legal Basis, Executive Summary, and Procedural Integrity sections of this package. DM Hospitality LLC | Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri | Legislature of the VI | Page 10 REACHING OUT TO NEIGHBORS AND CRITICS Acting in Good Faith — Meeting with Neighbors When neighbors began expressing concerns about this proposed project, we joined a 2/13/26 neighborhood meeting at the site headed by Senator Carla Joseph and attended by DPP, members and administrators of the Reformed Church, and owners of surrounding businesses. During such meeting, Senator Joseph and DPP explained the property's legal history and the process taken that led to this lease. We, in turn, explained our plans for the business operation, including clarification that this would not be a retail operation. We then listened to the attendees' comments and concerns, addressed them, then invited those present to, at their convenience, view our current Back Street operation located one block away that shows how we renovated a blighted property and how we operate unobtrusively in the neighborhood. Goodwill Gesture — Willingness to Remove the Word “Deli” Much of the opposition’s concern has centered on the word “deli” which is commonly understood to be a retail operation open to the public that would create much traffic around the property. This is not our intended use. We wish to state clearly and on the record that if removing the deli designation from the lease would satisfy the Church and resolve their objections, we are willing to do so. The deli component is not a part of our operational plans for the property. Our primary purpose remains administrative offices and commissary support functions. We make this offer in good faith, and we ask the Legislature to take note of it when weighing the sincerity of the opposition’s concerns. Goodwill Gesture — Offer of Space for Sunday School In a further demonstration of our commitment to being a respectful and cooperative neighbor, we proactively reached out to the St. Thomas Reformed Church and offered to make space available within the property for their Sunday school programs. We believed this gesture would show our genuine respect for the Church’s community role and our willingness to coexist constructively. The Church has not responded to this offer. Goodwill Gesture — Contacting Public Works to Improve the Walking Entrance from Crystal Gade to the Church Over the drainage gut between Crystal Gade and the property that leads to the Church exists a sequence of metal tubes designed to allow vehicles to drive over unimpeded. As these tubes are rounded and perpendicular to the road, they function as a slippery tightrope to pedestrians. We have contacted DPW to address this matter on behalf of the Church and DPW promises to review the matter. Olive Branches We extended olive branches. It has not been acknowledged. We remain open to dialogue, but we cannot negotiate with a party who is not ready to come to the table. DM Hospitality LLC | Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri | Legislature of the VI | Page 11 COMMUNITY IMPACT & INVESTMENT HISTORY Long-Term Commitment to St. Thomas Pash Daswani and Giresh Mirpuri, together with their affiliated businesses, have been active and contributing members of the St. Thomas business community for decades. This is not the profile of speculative outside investors. It is the record of neighbors, employers, and stakeholders deeply embedded in the economic and civic life of the Virgin Islands. Areas of Ongoing Investment and Contribution ➢ Downtown Charlotte Amalie commercial investment and property stewardship. ➢ Hospitality and tourism development serving local and visitor communities. ➢ Airport food & beverage operations serving thousands of travelers annually. ➢ Magens Bay chair rental and boutique operations serving residents and visitors. ➢ Retail operations providing goods and employment to local residents. ➢ Island Grind coffee shop operations serving the downtown community. ➢ Sustained job creation for Virgin Islands residents. ➢ Historic property preservation and architectural restoration. ➢ Community engagement, sponsorship, and civic support. These investments reflect a continued and demonstrated belief in the future and revitalization of St. Thomas. When others have pulled back from downtown, we have continued to invest. Why Responsible Downtown Investment Matters Downtown Charlotte Amalie is one of the most historically and culturally significant districts in the Caribbean. However, preserving and revitalizing aging and underutilized properties requires substantial private investment, long-term commitment, and willingness to bear financial risk. For many years, numerous properties throughout downtown have remained vacant, deteriorated, or underutilized due to the significant cost and complexity associated with restoration and activation. We believe responsible local investment should be encouraged when it preserves historic character, improves safety and aesthetics, activates dormant spaces responsibly, contributes to economic activity, respects surrounding neighbors and institutions, and demonstrates long-term commitment to St. Thomas. DM Hospitality LLC | Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri | Legislature of the VI | Page 12 DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION TRACK RECORD 4 Wimmelskafts Gade (The Old Daily News Building) — A Proven Record of Stewardship The restoration work completed at 4 Wimmelskafts Gade (aka Back Street) — known to most Charlotte Amalie residents as the old Daily News building, the longtime home of the Virgin Islands Daily News — represents the clearest evidence of the type of investment and care we bring to downtown Charlotte Amalie. This was not a cosmetic project. It required significant private capital, sustained effort from early 2023 through May 2023, and a genuine commitment to preserving the historic character of the neighborhood. Streetscape Restoration ➢ Full exterior façade restoration and structural repair. ➢ Surface refinishing, repainting, and preservation of historic detailing. ➢ Dramatic improvement to the surrounding streetscape and neighborhood aesthetic. ➢ Meaningful contribution to the visual quality of downtown Charlotte Amalie. Before — Crumbling façade After — Restored streetscape Side & Rear Restoration ➢ Restoration of deteriorated rear and side exterior areas. ➢ Improved safety, appearance, and long-term preservation. DM Hospitality LLC | Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri | Legislature of the VI | Page 13 Before — Deteriorated side wall After — May 2023 Entryway & Stair Restoration ➢ Removal of years of overgrowth and structural deterioration. ➢ Full restoration of historic stair access and surrounding masonry. ➢ Improved safety and aesthetic presentation. ➢ Preservation of original architectural character. Before — Early 2023 After — Restored Courtyard Restoration ➢ Complete cleaning and restoration of all courtyard surfaces. ➢ Revitalization of a previously neglected and unusable space. ➢ Preservation of original materials and historic character. ➢ Improved functionality and visual quality. DM Hospitality LLC | Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri | Legislature of the VI | Page 14 Before — Neglected courtyard After — Restored brickwork DM Hospitality LLC | Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri | Legislature of the VI | Page 15 Structural & Exterior Improvements ➢ Major structural cleanup, stabilization, and repair work. ➢ Respectful restoration of historic architectural features. ➢ Significant enhancement of the property’s overall presentation. Before — Deteriorated exterior After — Cleaned & stabilized Interior Improvements ➢ Major structural cleanup, stabilization, and repair work. ➢ Respectful restoration of historic architectural features. ➢ Significant enhancement of the property’s overall presentation. After — Cleaned, repaired & remodeled — Main Office Conference Room (with views of Back Street) DM Hospitality LLC | Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri | Legislature of the VI | Page 16 Additional Community Investment Properties 2 Dronningens Gade — Island Grind 2 Coffee Shop When the opportunity arose to activate a commercial space at 2 Dronningens Gade, the easy and more profitable choice would have been to lease it as yet another jewelry retail operation — a use that commands significantly higher rents in Charlotte Amalie’s tourist-facing downtown. DM Hospitality made a deliberate decision not to do that. Instead, we chose to open Island Grind 2, a coffee shop designed to serve the everyday needs of local residents, downtown workers, and visitors alike. The rent is not cheap. The return is lower than jewelry retail would have provided. We accepted that trade-off because we believed — and continue to believe — that downtown Charlotte Amalie needs more gathering places, more community-serving businesses, and more reasons for people to spend time in the heart of our city. This decision reflects the same civic-minded approach we bring to Crystal Gade. We are not simply chasing the highest return. We are investing in the kind of downtown that works for everyone — locals and tourists alike. DM Hospitality LLC | Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri | Legislature of the VI | Page 17 16 Dronningens Gade — Streetscape & Façade Restoration including Replacement of All Windows Diagonally across from Virgilio’s on Dronningens Gade and Stor Tver Gade, one of Charlotte Amalie’s most beloved and longstanding dining institutions, the property at 16 Dronningens Gade received façade restoration and streetscape improvements through DM Hospitality’s investment. While modest in scope, this work contributed to the visual quality and character of one of downtown’s most active and recognizable blocks. It is the kind of investment that does not make headlines, but matters to the people who walk those streets every day. Taken together — 4 Wimmelskafts Gade, Island Grind Two at 2 Dronningens Gade, and 16 Dronningens Gade — these projects represent a consistent, sustained pattern of private investment in downtown Charlotte Amalie. Not speculation. Not extraction. Investment, restoration, and community contribution. Crystal Gade is the next chapter of that same commitment. We believe responsible local entrepreneurs who have demonstrated long-term commitment to the community should be encouraged to responsibly activate underutilized properties. Parcels No. 2C & 3 Crystal Gade represent exactly that opportunity — a chance to bring a neglected space back into productive, responsible use in a manner that respects and benefits the surrounding neighborhood. DM Hospitality LLC | Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri | Legislature of the VI | Page 18 CLOSING STATEMENT We respectfully submit this package in support of the approval of the proposed lease for Parcels No. 2C & 3 Crystal Gade. Our intention is simple and straightforward: ➢ To responsibly utilize an underused property in the heart of downtown Charlotte Amalie. ➢ To continue investing in downtown St. Thomas, as we have done for decades. ➢ To preserve and improve a historic space — as we did with the old Daily News building — in a manner befitting our community’s heritage. ➢ To contribute positively to the economy and quality of life across the Virgin Islands. We respect the concerns raised throughout this process. Neighborhood input matters, and we are committed to being responsible, considerate neighbors. However, we equally believe that those concerns — when examined against the facts of the proposed use — do not justify denial of this lease. The record submitted herein speaks to a consistent pattern of responsible investment, historic preservation, and community stewardship. We ask the Legislature and the Governor to weigh that record carefully and to extend to us the fair consideration that it merits. Downtown Charlotte Amalie needs more engaged stewards. We respectfully ask for the opportunity to provide additional stewardship that will benefit the neighborhood and community at large. Respectfully, Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri Members, DM Hospitality LLC Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands DM Hospitality LLC | Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri | Legislature of the VI | Page 19 EXHIBIT A: DPP 60-DAY TERMINATION NOTICE Source: Department of Property and Procurement, Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands. March 9, 2026. DM Hospitality LLC | Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri | Legislature of the VI | Page 20 EXHIBIT B: DPNR ZONING CERTIFICATION DM Hospitality LLC | Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri | Legislature of the VI | Page 21 EXHIBIT C: GOVERNOR’S APPROVAL SIGNATURE PAGE DPNR Zoning Certification, May 16, 2025: Proposed use confirmed as permitted in P-Public district. Lease Agreement OLC No. 0051-2026: Signed by DPP Commissioner (12/2/2025), approved as to Legal Sufficiency by Assistant Attorney General (12/11/2025), and approved by Governor Albert Bryan Jr. (12/15/2025). DM Hospitality LLC | Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri | Legislature of the VI | Page 22 EXHIBIT D: TRANSMITTAL OF LEASE TO LEGISLATURE DM Hospitality LLC | Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri | Legislature of the VI | Page 23 EXHIBIT E: COMMUNITY SUPPORT LETTERS Letter of Support 1 — Chamber of Commerce, St. Thomas DM Hospitality LLC | Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri | Legislature of the VI | Page 24 Letter of Support 2 — Leigh Goldman, Esq. DM Hospitality LLC | Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri | Legislature of the VI | Page 25 Letter of Support 3 — Max Daswani, Artistic Jewelers DM Hospitality LLC | Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri | Legislature of the VI | Page 26 Letter of Support 4 — Anish Lakhwani, Grand Jewelers DM Hospitality LLC | Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri | Legislature of the VI | Page 27 Letter of Support 5 — Sunil Idnani, Eden Jewelers DM Hospitality LLC | Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri | Legislature of the VI | Page 28 Letter of Support 6 — Vick Chugani, Kay's Fine Jewelry DM Hospitality LLC | Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri | Legislature of the VI | Page 29 Letter of Support 7 — Manish Chhabria, Alpha Jewelers DM Hospitality LLC | Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri | Legislature of the VI | Page 30 Letter of Support 8 — Kathrynne Green, Mr. Tablecloth DM Hospitality LLC | Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri | Legislature of the VI | Page 31 Letter of Support 9 — Vivek Daswani, Royal Caribbean DM Hospitality LLC | Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri | Legislature of the VI | Page 32 Letter of Support 10 — Hal Tayler, Little Switzerland DM Hospitality LLC | Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri | Legislature of the VI | Page 33 Letter of Support 11 — Arun Punjabi, Renaissance Jewelers DM Hospitality LLC | Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri | Legislature of the VI | Page 34 Letter of Support 12 — Nelson Rosario, Hair Spray Salon DM Hospitality LLC | Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri | Legislature of the VI | Page 35 Letter of Support 13 — Amit Khemani, Beverly's DM Hospitality LLC | Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri | Legislature of the VI | Page 36 Letter of Support 14 — Abe Tarapani, Diamonds International DM Hospitality LLC | Pash Daswani & Giresh Mirpuri | Legislature of the VI | Page 37 Letter of Support 15 — David A. Bornn, Esq.