Senate Resolution No. 1466 BY: Senator MYRIE MOURNING the death of Dr. John Louis Flateau, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and this great Empire State; and WHEREAS, Dr. John Louis Flateau of Brooklyn, New York, died on December 30, 2023, at the age of 73; and WHEREAS, Dr. John Louis Flateau distinguished himself in his profession and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of his community; and WHEREAS, Possessing an extensive educational background, Dr. John Louis Flateau obtained several degrees from the City University of New York: Doctorate of Political Science, Public Policy, and American Politics; Master of Philosophy in Political Science; Master of Arts in Political Science and Urban Policy; and Master of Public Administration; and WHEREAS, Dr. John Louis Flateau also possessed a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Washington Square College, New York University; he held Doctoral and Graduate Fellowships, scholarships, certificate programs, numerous honors, and publications; and WHEREAS, Since 1994, Dr. John Louis Flateau was a Professor of Public Administration and Political Science at Medgar Evers College, City University of New York, where he served as Vice President, Department Chair, and Dean; he had been the Executive Director of the DuBois Bunche Center for Public Policy; and WHEREAS, Active in politics, Dr. John Louis Flateau was Chief of Staff and Campaign Coordinator for New York City Mayor David Dinkins, Deputy Secretary for Intergovernmental Relations for the New York State Senate, Senior Vice-President and Chief Diversity Officer for the New York State Empire State Development Corporation, and Executive Director of the New York State Black and Puerto Rican Legislative Caucus; and WHEREAS, Serving his community, Dr. John Louis Flateau held numerous positions and titles since 1968: consultant and advisor in business, governmental, professional, educational, faith-based, community, and non-profit arenas; and strategist and manager in path-breaking political elections and advocacy campaigns; a diverse number of associations, forums, boards, corporations, councils, and schools have benefited from the experience and talents of this tireless public intellectual, commentator, contributor, and author; and WHEREAS, Actively engaging with his fellow New Yorkers, Dr. John Louis Flateau also fulfilled his duties of public service in several capacities: Member of the New York State Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment; Commissioner of the New York City Districting Commission; Member of the Redistricting Advisory Group for the New York City Board of Education; and Chairman of the United States Census Advisory Committee on the African-American Population National Steering Committee; and WHEREAS, Dr. John Louis Flateau's commitment to excellence, and his spirit of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charitable and civic endeavors; and WHEREAS, Dr. John Louis Flateau is survived by his wife, Lorraine; sons, Marcus and Jonathan, and their families; sisters, Anne, Alice, and Adele; and brother, Richard; and WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of compassion, Dr. John Louis Flateau leaves behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and remain as a comforting memory to all he served and befriended; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to mourn the death of Dr. John Louis Flateau, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Dr. John Louis Flateau.