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2020 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 6
BY REPRESENTATIVE GREEN
A RESOLUTION
To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Rose Borne
Alexander.
WHEREAS, Rose Borne Alexander was born on February 17, 1917, in the St. John
the Baptist Parish town of Edgard, as the youngest child of Adler Borne and Teresa Lopez
Borne; and
WHEREAS, in her youth, Rose's parents worked in the field during the day while she
stayed home with her siblings; on Sundays, the Borne family attended New Jerusalem
Baptist Church, which is where Rose was baptized; and
WHEREAS, Rose grew up during a time when racial inequality was pervasive in
everyday life, yet her strong-willed nature allowed her to overcome racism and the
challenges associated with discrimination; she even taught herself how to read; and
WHEREAS, as a young adult, Rose met, and later married, Lawrence Alexander,
with whom she had fourteen children; the family lived in Edgard for several years before
moving to Marrero, Louisiana, after Lawrence took employment at Celotex Industries in the
mid-1950s; Rose missed her family in Edgard and spent many weekends there; and
WHEREAS, while in Marrero, Rose joined Macedonia Baptist Church and became
involved in various ministries; Rose was a homemaker until her youngest child completed
school, after which she worked for Dr. John Moore and his family at their home; Rose
became a member of the extended Moore family; and
WHEREAS, in retirement, Rose, or "Mum" as she was often called, and Lawrence
joined a senior citizens group at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church and began their life
of traveling around the country; during this time the couple visited landmarks in many states,
and they traveled as far as Canada; and
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WHEREAS, after Lawrence passed, Rose joined Second Zion Baptist Church and
remained their until she returned to her heavenly home; she served as a deaconess, joined
the mid-week Bible study group, the food and clothing ministry, and the people of ages
group; and
WHEREAS, Rose's loving and caring nature impacted a great many people; she was
wholly committed to her family, rarely missing a grandchild's graduation or wedding even
those as far away as California or Florida; her love of family is what gave her the strength
and motivation to live a fulfilling, one hundred two years; and
WHEREAS, Rose Borne Alexander was an ideal mother and grandmother who loved
her family more than anything in the world; she leaves to cherish her memory her sons,
Nashid Salahuddin, Sr., and his wife Irene; Carter, and his wife Nellie; Tyrone, and his wife
LouAnna; and Ray; her daughters, Yvonne Minor Webber, and her husband Oscar; Paulette
A. Cobb; Stacy A. Harris; Diane A. Keller, and her husband David; Monica A. Laselle, and
her husband Hilton, Jr.; and Evelyn "Betsy" Jackson; thirty-four grandchildren; more than
fifty great-grandchildren; and more than twenty great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Rose Borne Alexander was truly a special woman who lived an
impressive, loving, and fulfilling life; she will be deeply missed by all those who knew her.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express sincere condolences on the passing of Rose
Borne Alexander and does hereby extend hopes and wishes that her family finds comfort in
her memory and the knowledge that she is at home with God.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
family of Rose Borne Alexander.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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