05 June 2011

Statement of former US Virgin Islands Governor Dr. Charles W. Turnbull on the passing of former Governor Juan Luis

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Charles W. Turnbull, Ph.D.
Former Governor US Virgin Islands  (1999-2007)
 

June 4, 2011
 
  STATEMENT
ON THE PASSING OF
FORMER GOVERNOR JUAN FRANCISCO LUIS

 
 I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Former Governor Juan Francisco Luis

The Virgin Islands has, in less than a week, lost another great and dedicated public servant and political and civic leader.
 
Governor Luis served the people of the territory well as a Senator, Lieutenant Governor and a two-term Governor.
 
He was a leader who served with humility, compassion and a deeply felt conviction that the welfare of all the people should be his paramount concern. I was privileged to serve in his cabinet for eight years as Commissioner of Education.  The Virgin Islands is a better place because he was our Governor.

My sincere condolences go out to Mrs. Luis, his entire family, friends and associates.
 
May his soul rest in peace.