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| https://plaskett.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3731 | CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY E. PLASKETT ISSUES STATEMENT CONDEMNING VIOLENT BEHAVIOR AT BUCK ISLAND NATIONAL PARK | 2021-01-12 | 2021 | 2021-01 | Democrat | House | VI | Stacey E. Plaskett | P000610 | plaskett.house.gov | plaskett | https://plaskett.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | For Immediate Release Contact: Michael J. McQuerry January 12, 2021 202-215-8524 PRESS STATEMENT CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY E. PLASKETT ISSUES STATEMENT CONDEMNING VIOLENT BEHAVIOR AT BUCK ISLAND NATIONAL PARK Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett issued the following statement condemning the recent violence at Buck Island National Park: “I am disturbed and gravely concerned about the disorderly and violent behavior that has been seen in a number of instances at the Buck Island National Park. This past weekend’s incident is an example of increasing problems on our beloved Buck Island. These careless and irresponsible acts of violence committed by a few have the potential to endanger the rights and privileges of our entire community. Buck Island is federal property and its isolation inhibits easy access to support for those injured. “Our free and uninhibited access as Virgin Islanders to the Buck Island National Park is a right that many individuals in the Virgin Islands generally, and on St. Croix particularly, have fought long for and our office has maintained pressure and done much hard work to keep that birthright. “The lack of concern for families, individuals, and especially children by the behavior of a few on Buck Island is disappointing and the violence seen recently is appalling and dishonors the work that we have done to ensure that this national treasure remains our local treasure; and not just for us today but for the generations that will come after us. This week, I and my team will be meeting with Governor Bryan, our federal partners and local law-enforcement about ways to ensure the safety of Virgin Islanders and our visitors at Buck Island. Our office will not tolerate a few people destroying the opportunity and access that we have to enjoy the jewel that is the Buck Island National Park.” # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T22:35:07Z |