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.
[3] After settling in Tacoma, Franklin earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and English from the University of Puget Sound.
She then earned a Master of Arts in social sciences and human relations from Pacific Lutheran University in Lakewood, Washington.
She also holds a women's Health Care Specialist Certificate from the University of Washington Gynecorp Training Program.
Despite losing, she remained active in local politics and served as a Precinct Committee Officer for the Democratic Party and as a member of the League of Women Voters.