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April 20, 2026                                                    202-808-6129 

PRESS RELEASE 

CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT OFFERS CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF VIOLETTE ROACH BROWNE 

U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement on the passing of Violette Roach Browne, beloved sister of Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq.: 

"My heart goes out to Lieutenant Governor Roach and his entire family following the passing of his dear sister, Violette. I spoke personally with the Lieutenant Governor to offer my sincere condolences during this painful time. 

"Violette was a cherished member of her family and community, and her loss is felt deeply by all who knew and loved her. As a big sister, she played an irreplaceable role in her family's life, and her absence will be profoundly felt. 

"I ask our Virgin Islands community to keep the Roach family in their prayers, especially their mother, who bears the immeasurable grief of losing a daughter. There is no sorrow quite like that of a parent, and we pray that God grants her strength and peace in the days ahead. 

"On behalf of the people of the U.S. Virgin Islands, I extend my deepest sympathies to Lieutenant Governor Roach, his brother Ian, their mother, and all who mourn Violette's passing. May her memory bring comfort and may the love of this community surround the family during this difficult season." 

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