“It is with respect and sincerity on behalf of the State that I pay tribute to the memory of Mr. Raoul Albert Fleming-Romney, who left our world today. As prefect, I would like to express my deepest condolences to his family and loved ones at this difficult time.
Albert Fleming-Romney will forever remain an emblematic figure in the history of Saint-Martin, a devoted mayor and a man of the people. His lucid vision, his ability to communicate and his leadership marked the spirits.
In particular, he played a key role in the process which led, following a 2003 referendum, to the statutory evolution of the island of Saint-Martin into an Overseas Collectivity (COM) governed by Article 74 in 2007.
Mr. Fleming-Romney was a pillar of Saint-Martin society, a man who knew how to show empathy and listen to the expectations of the population. His career as mayor has been marked for 24 years by his commitment to Saint-Martin, and he will remain forever anchored in the memories of the old and the youngest.
Whatever opinion one may have of him, his influence and impact on local politics is undeniable.
The loss of Mr. Fleming-Romney is felt by the entire population of Saint-Martin, and we will remember him as a man who left an indelible mark on our territory.
In these painful circumstances, the staff of the prefecture of Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin joins me in sending our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Albert Fleming-Romney.
May their friendship and the support of the community accompany them in this period of mourning”.
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