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2020 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 6
BY REPRESENTATIVE GREEN
CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the passing of Rose Borne Alexander
1 A RESOLUTION
2To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Rose Borne
3 Alexander.
4 WHEREAS, Rose Borne Alexander was born on February 17, 1917, in the St. John
5the Baptist Parish town of Edgard, as the youngest child of Adler Borne and Teresa Lopez
6Borne; and
7 WHEREAS, in her youth, Rose's parents worked in the field during the day while she
8stayed home with her siblings; on Sundays, the Borne family attended New Jerusalem
9Baptist Church, which is where Rose was baptized; and
10 WHEREAS, Rose grew up during a time when racial inequality was pervasive in
11everyday life, yet her strong-willed nature allowed her to overcome racism and the
12challenges associated with discrimination; she even taught herself how to read; and
13 WHEREAS, as a young adult, Rose met, and later married, Lawrence Alexander,
14with whom she had fourteen children; the family lived in Edgard for several years before
15moving to Marrero, Louisiana after Lawrence took employment at Celotex Industries in the
16mid-1950s; Rose missed her family in Edgard and spent many weekends there; and
17 WHEREAS, while in Marrero, Rose joined Macedonia Baptist Church and became
18involved in various ministries; Rose was a homemaker until her youngest child completed
19school, after which she worked for Dr. John Moore and his family at their home; Rose
20became a member of the extended Moore family; and
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1 WHEREAS, in retirement, Rose, or "Mum" as she was often called, and Lawrence
2joined a senior citizens group at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church and began their life
3of traveling around the country; during this time the couple visited landmarks in many states,
4and they traveled as far as Canada; and
5 WHEREAS, after Lawrence passed, Rose joined Second Zion Baptist Church and
6remained their until she returned to her heavenly home; she served as a deaconess, joined
7the mid-week Bible study group, the food and clothing ministry, and the people of ages
8group; and
9 WHEREAS, Rose's loving and caring nature impacted a great many people; she was
10wholly committed to her family, rarely missing a grandchild's graduation or wedding even
11those as far away as California or Florida; her love of family is what gave her the strength
12and motivation to live a fulfilling, one hundred two years; and
13 WHEREAS, Rose Borne Alexander was an ideal mother and grandmother who loved
14her family more than anything in the world; she leaves to cherish her memory her sons,
15Nashid Salahuddin, Sr., and his wife Irene; Carter, and his wife Nellie; Tyrone, and his wife
16LouAnna; and Ray; her daughters, Yvonne Minor Webber, and her husband Oscar; Paulette
17A. Cobb; Stacy A. Harris; Diane A. Keller, and her husband David; Monica A. Laselle, and
18her husband Hilton, Jr., and Evelyn "Betsy" Jackson; thirty-four grandchildren; more than
19fifty great-grandchildren; and more than twenty great-great grandchildren; and
20 WHEREAS, Rose Borne Alexander was truly a special woman who lived an
21impressive, loving, and fulfilling life; she will be deeply missed by all those who knew her.
22 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
23Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express sincere condolences on the passing of Rose
24Borne Alexander and does hereby extend hopes and wishes that her family finds comfort in
25her memory and the knowledge that she is at home with God.
26 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
27family of Rose Borne Alexander.
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DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HR 6 Original 2020 Regular Session Green
Expresses condolences on the passing of Rose Borne Alexander.
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