U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Friday released the following statement extending condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Wilma Marsh Monsanto:
“The Virgin Islands community, and specifically local St. Johnians, lost a guiding light in the movement to protect and advance the rights of native St. Johnians.
“Wilma Marsh Monsanto was a fearless and relentless advocate for local property owners’ rights and a committed public servant who served on the Board of Elections and as a delegate to the 5th Constitutional Convention.
“I will always admire Mrs. Marsh Monsanto for her tenacity and unrelenting will to serve the people of the territory and offer herself to service time and time again. She truly is among the unique few Virgin Islanders who dedicated their lives and livelihood to the betterment of our greater Virgin Islands community.”
“Yolanda and I extend our most heartfelt condolences to her family, especially her husband of 60 years, Liston Sr., her son Liston Jr., her daughter Lorelei, and her many friends and colleagues.