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Rosa Franklin

1927–

United States

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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 29th District. She also served as the President Pro Tempore for the Senate.

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