June 23, 2026
June 23, 2026 Ms. Kristina Edwards Director of Territorial Parks and Protected Areas Department of Planning and Natural Resources St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802 Re: Committee Hearing Invitation – Block III: Bill No. 36-0247 – Territorial Park Naming Program Dear Ms. Edwards: As Chair of the Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks, I respectfully invite you to testify during Block III of the Committee hearing scheduled for Friday, July 17, 2026, at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas. The Committee will receive testimony on Bill No. 36-0247, an act amending title 32 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 2, establishing the Territorial Park Naming Program and creating a uniform process for naming and renaming parks, recreational areas, and facilities owned by the Government of the Virgin Islands. The legislation was proposed by Senator Marise C. James. …
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June 23, 2026 Ms. Kristina Edwards Director of Territorial Parks and Protected Areas Department of Planning and Natural Resources St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802 Re: Committee Hearing Invitation – Block III: Bill No. 36-0247 – Territorial Park Naming Program Dear Ms. Edwards: As Chair of the Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks, I respectfully invite you to testify during Block III of the Committee hearing scheduled for Friday, July 17, 2026, at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas. The Committee will receive testimony on Bill No. 36-0247, an act amending title 32 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 2, establishing the Territorial Park Naming Program and creating a uniform process for naming and renaming parks, recreational areas, and facilities owned by the Government of the Virgin Islands. The legislation was proposed by Senator Marise C. James. The Committee respectfully requests testimony regarding the management of territorial parks and protected areas, existing naming practices, any operational or administrative considerations related to the proposed legislation, and recommendations to ensure an effective and transparent naming process throughout the Territory. Please confirm your attendance and submit written testimony at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the hearing. Thank you for your continued service 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 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