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35th LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS HOST PERMA PLAQUE CEREMONY - Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands Close About Us History Functions and Structure FY 2026 Budget Honor Roll Rules of the 36th Legislative Youth Advisory Council Application Careers Archives Legislative Archives Tours × St. Thomas Senators  St. John Senators  St.Croix Senators  Districts All Senators St. Croix St. Thomas - St. John Senator at Large × Committees Committee of the Whole Budget, Appropriation and Finance Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure and Planning Economic Development and Agriculture Education and Workforce Development Government Operations, Veteran Affairs and Consumer Protection Health, Hospitals and Human Services Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety Housing, Transportation and Telecommunications Rules and Judiciary Session Folder × No event found! Calendars Bi-Weekly Senate Calendar Session Agenda × Dialog window Dialog window General Senators Committees Media Calendars Contact Committee of the Whole | Senator Novelle E. Francis, Jr. 35th LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS HOST PERMA PLAQUE CEREMONY Published: Apr 22, 2024 Search for: ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature held a Perma Plaque Ceremony to honor Virgin Islanders for their outstanding contributions to the territory's growth. Today’s honorees were Reverend Dr. George E. Phillips, The Ivanna Eudora Kean High School 50 th Anniversary (1971-2021), Gregory Hodge, b/k/a DJ Avalanche, who was awarded the Key to the Territory, and former Senator George Goodwin, who was honored posthumously the Virgin Islands Medal of Honor. In his welcome remarks, Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr. indicated that leadership, service, creativity, and commitment have defined the four honorees. “This momentous talent, community, and service have been the driving force behind their many accomplishments, and I commend all the honorees here today for their ongoing efforts to have positive effects in our community,” Francis added.          Senator Francis continued, “I want to emphasize, that these individuals have not just “talked the talk but they have “walked walk.” The Presentation of the Plaques: Resolution No. 1895-Bill No. 34-0293, Reverend Dr. George E. Phillips Resolution No. 1886- Bill No. 34-0174, The Ivanna Eudora Kean High School 50 th Anniversary (1971-2021) Resolution No. 1905- Bill No. 35-0062, Gregory Hodge, b/k/a DJ Avalanche Act No. 8702- Bill No. 35-006, Former Senator George Goodwin Senators present at the ceremony were Francis, Jr., Vice-President Marvin A. Blyden, Legislative Secretary Carla J. Joseph, Milton E. Potter, Donna A. Frett-Gregory, Javan E. James, Sr., Ray Fonseca, Senate Minority Leader Dwayne M. DeGraff, and Alma Francis Heyliger.   The Division of Public Affairs is committed to providing the community with accurate information on legislative proceedings and other events at the Legislature of the Virgin Islands.                              ### Find More Search for: Categories News Observances Press Releases Special Events Related Content COMMITTEE REVIEWS FY 2027 EXECUTIVE BUDGET REQUESTS FOR GOVERNOR’S OFFICE, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR’S OFFICE, AND BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES July 23, 2026 ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Members of the Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, chaired by Senator Novelle E. Francis Jr., met in the Frits E. Lawaetz Conference Room to receive testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budgets for... Read More COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES FROM WASTE MANAGEMENT CONCERNING SEWAGE HEALTH RISKS, CANCER CARE IN THE TERRITORY                                   July 22, 2026 ST. THOMAS, VI – The 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services, led by Senator Ray Fonseca, met at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall.  Lawmakers received testimony concerning the potential and observed public... Read More SENATORS CONSIDER PROPOSED HORSE RACE LEGISLATION IN SPECIAL SESSION  July 22, 2026 Members of the 36th Legislature, led by Senate President Milton E. Potter, convened at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers met in special session by request of the governor to consider Bill No. 36-0313, an act approving lease and franchise agreements for the development and operation of the Randall “Doc”... Read More Quick Links Home Senators Committees Media News Contact Important Links Revised Organic Act of 1954 (PDF) 36th Oath of Office Booklet 100 Day Report Rules of the 36th Public Information or Archives Request Search for: Follow Follow Follow Follow