Government Operations, Veterans Affairs and Consumer Protection

The Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs and Consumer Protection has scheduled a meeting for 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas.

 BLOCK I

 Bill No. 36-0007        A Resolution honoring and commending James Sasso for distinguished service in the mortuary and funeral service industry.

 Invited Testifiers:
Mr. Glen Kwabena Davis, Resident
Mr. Patrick Farrell, Executive Director, Office of Veterans Affairs
Ms. Ty-Shel Sasso Carr, Relative
Ms. Bernice Turnbull, Resident
Jelani Sasso, Relative
Kyza Callwood, Resident 

BLOCK II

Bill No. 36-0026        An Act amending title 23 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 10, by adding a subchapter VI to establish the “Virgin Islands Meteorological Office” within the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency.

Invited Testifiers:
Mr. Daryl D. Jaschen, Director, Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency
Ms. Sanaa A. Burke, Meteorology & Climate Science Major, University of Delaware

 BLOCK III

 Bill No. 36-0029        A Resolution honoring and commending Sonya Hough, the creator of the St. Croix “Crucian” Hook Bracelet and proprietor of one of the first hand-wrought jewelry stores in St. Croix. 

Invited Testifier:
Pam Hough, Daughter of Sonya Hough