Rosa Franklin
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Rosa Lee Franklin (née Gourdine; born April 4, 1927) is an American politician and nurse who served as a member of the Washington State Senate from 1993 to 2011, representing the for the 29th District. She also served as the President Pro Tempore for the Senate.[1]
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Rosa Franklin | |
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President pro tempore of the Washington Senate | |
In office June 30, 2004 – January 10, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Shirley Winsley |
Succeeded by | Margarita Prentice |
In office January 8, 2001 – January 13, 2003 | |
Preceded by | R. Lorraine Wojahn |
Succeeded by | Shirley Winsley |
Member of the Washington Senate from the 29th district | |
In office January 25, 1993 – January 10, 2011 | |
Preceded by | A. L. Rasmussen |
Succeeded by | Steve Conway |
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 29th district | |
In office January 14, 1991 – January 25, 1993 | |
Preceded by | P. J. Gallagher |
Succeeded by | Steve Conway |
Personal details | |
Born | Rosa Lee Gourdine (1927-04-04) April 4, 1927 (age 97) Moncks Corner, South Carolina, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | James Franklin |
Children | 3 |
Education | University of Puget Sound (BA) Pacific Lutheran University (MA) |
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