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July 22, 2021 2021 - 20 ROAD RENAMING CEREMONY HELD IN HONOR OF JUDY M. GOMEZ, ESQ. ST. THOMAS – The Department of Public Works (DPW), in collaboration with the Office of the Governor, held a road renaming ceremony in honor of Judy M. Gomez, Esq. on July 20. The Judy M. Gomez Highway, formerly named the Charles Harwood Highway, is located in the Contant area. It intersects with Veterans Drive on the western end and meets Kronprindsens Gade on the eastern end. DPW erected three signs along the roadway and presented Attorney Gomez with her own ceremonial sign. “This honor belongs not only to me, but to all of us,” said Attorney Gomez. The former educator, legislator and attorney gave a compelling and heartfelt speech, sharing her memories as a child growing up with her siblings in the same vicinity of the newly renamed road. Senate President Donna Frett-Gregory, and bill sponsor Senator Dwayne Degraff, presented Attorney Gomez with a commemorative plaque, which displayed Act 8428, “an Act honoring and commending Judy M. …
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July 22, 2021 2021 - 20 ROAD RENAMING CEREMONY HELD IN HONOR OF JUDY M. GOMEZ, ESQ. ST. THOMAS – The Department of Public Works (DPW), in collaboration with the Office of the Governor, held a road renaming ceremony in honor of Judy M. Gomez, Esq. on July 20. The Judy M. Gomez Highway, formerly named the Charles Harwood Highway, is located in the Contant area. It intersects with Veterans Drive on the western end and meets Kronprindsens Gade on the eastern end. DPW erected three signs along the roadway and presented Attorney Gomez with her own ceremonial sign. “This honor belongs not only to me, but to all of us,” said Attorney Gomez. The former educator, legislator and attorney gave a compelling and heartfelt speech, sharing her memories as a child growing up with her siblings in the same vicinity of the newly renamed road. Senate President Donna Frett-Gregory, and bill sponsor Senator Dwayne Degraff, presented Attorney Gomez with a commemorative plaque, which displayed Act 8428, “an Act honoring and commending Judy M. Gomez, Esquire for her contributions to the Virgin Islands Community, especially the children of the Virgin Islands…” “The department was happy to celebrate this momentous occasion with Attorney Gomez on her birthday,” said DPW Commissioner Derek Gabriel. “Her contributions to this community are invaluable.” Governor Albert Bryan Jr. also extended his congratulations and appreciation to Attorney Gomez stating, “This honor was well-deserved and long overdue.” Lt. Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq. also shared his remarks and memories of working with Attorney Gomez, pointing out their commonality in professions as educators, legislators and attorneys. The Department of Public Works wishes to officially congratulate and thank Attorney Gomez for her contributions to the Virgin Islands community. Follow DPW on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter. You can also log on to dpw.vi.gov and www.vitranvi.com to stay abreast of all things V.I. Public Works. DPW…On the move!