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36-0055

An Act honoring and commending Mark Sabino for his outstanding service and commitment to the people of the Virgin Islands by renaming the West Indian Company Dock in St. Thomas “The Mark Sabino Marine Cruise Facility”

2025-2026 Regular Session

Renames the West Indian Company Dock in St. Thomas to The Mark Sabino Marine Cruise Facility to honor Sabino; directs signage, maps, and branding updates.

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Bill Summary · 36-0055

Summary of Bill 36-0055

Overview

Bill 36-0055 proposes to honor and commend Mark Sabino for his service and commitment to the people of the Virgin Islands by renaming the West Indian Company Dock in St. Thomas to “The Mark Sabino Marine Cruise Facility.” The bill is currently in the introduction stage.

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary purpose is ceremonial recognition of Mark Sabino by renaming a major port facility.
  • The rename aims to acknowledge Sabino’s contributions to the Virgin Islands and to publicly memorialize his service within the territory’s maritime and tourism infrastructure.

Key Provisions (Substantive Change)

  • Renaming: The West Indian Company Dock in St. Thomas would be renamed “The Mark Sabino Marine Cruise Facility.”
  • Signage and Branding: Implementation would presumably involve updating signage, maps, official materials, and related branding to reflect the new facility name.
  • Administrative Implementation: The bill would direct relevant government agencies to effectuate the renaming, including any signage, maps, and official references to the dock.

Note: The text provided does not specify additional fiscal or operational provisions (e.g., funding for signage or transitional timelines). If included in the enacted bill, those details would appear in the final statutory language.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary: The West Indian Company Dock (the facility) in St. Thomas and its operations.
  • Government and Agencies: Agencies responsible for port naming, signage, tourism branding, and official maps/documentation.
  • Public and Visitors: Tourists and local residents who refer to or interact with the dock will encounter the renamed facility.
  • Tourism Sector: Potential marketing and branding implications for cruise-related activities and port information.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Received: January 15, 2025
  • Assigned: January 21, 2025
  • To Senate: March 13, 2025
  • Later action listed: Introduced March 28, 2025 (note: reflects a subsequent introduction action in the official record)

Current status: Introduced; the bill has not yet reported or advanced to final passage based on the provided actions.

Next Steps and Considerations

  • If the bill progresses, expect committee review in the Senate and potential amendments (e.g., signage implementation timelines, cost considerations).
  • Upon passage, anticipate updates to official records, signage at the dock, and related tourism materials to reflect the new name.
  • Stakeholders may seek clarity on funding for signage and transitional branding.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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