Recognizing the Life of Rosa Cook

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Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I ask for the House's attention today to recognize the life of the oldest living Alabama citizen, Rosa Cook. Rosa passed away on February 8, 2025 at the age of 112 years old. Rosa was born in Coosa County, Alabama on May 24, 1912, to Lewis McKinney and Georgeanna Ingram. She lost her mother at eight years old and was raised by her older brothers and sisters. She was married for 24 years to the late K.C. Cook, who died at a young age of a massive heart attack in 1965. She and K.C. were blessed with three children. Rosa moved to Sylacauga, Alabama, to live with her daughter Ruth.

Rosa was a member of the Rising Star Baptist Church where she sang in the choir until she became disabled. She also was active in the Faithful Worker's Missionary Society Club, the Rising Star Senior Choir and Recreational Golden Keys.

Rosa's life was celebrated on February 13, 2025.

Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing the life of Rosa Cook.

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