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For Immediate Release                             Contact: Tionee Scotland

February 29^th, 2024                                                   340-201-6453

Press Release

PLASKETT EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF FORMER VI HOUSING AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ROBERT GRAHAM

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Plaskett released the following statement expressing condolences on the passing of former V.I. Housing Authority Executive Director Robert Graham:

“I was saddened to hear of the passing of Director Graham. He served our community at the V.I. Housing Authority (VIHA) over many years. Appointed in 2008 by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to lead the Virgin Islands Housing Authority, Mr. Graham left a legacy of transformational work, not just in the Virgin Islands but across states like New Jersey and Connecticut where he was known for leading successful turnarounds of housing authorities. 

“Mr. Graham believed in changing the stigma of public housing and providing a mechanism to create transformative communities in public affordable housing spaces after our storms.  He has left a roadmap for those in his agency and elsewhere on how to utilize setbacks as set-ups for great things!

“I send my prayers for comfort and peace to his family, loved ones, and friends.”

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