Title
Proclamation - Momma Rose’s Day (Commissioner Susan Rodriguez-McDowell)
Action
ACTION:
Adopt a proclamation declaring January 2025 and January 22, 2025 as Momma Rose’s Day in Mecklenburg County
Commission Contact: Sponsor: Commissioner Susan Rodriguez-McDowell;
Co-Sponsors: Chair Mark Jerrell and Commissioner Laura Meier
Presentation: Yes
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Affectionately known in the community as “Momma Rose,” “Sister Rosa,” and “Pastor Rosa Lee Marion,” Momma Rose has devoted her life to combating homelessness, working tirelessly to provide shelter, nourishment, advocacy, and programs designed to break the cycle of homelessness and offer long-term solutions.Through her efforts with the Harvest Center of Charlotte and Beauty for Ashes Ministry, Momma Rose has inspired countless community members, organizations, and local leaders to come together in addressing the root causes of homelessness and to work toward sustainable solutions that address both immediate and long-term needs.
Momma Rose served as a beacon of hope and compassion in Mecklenburg County, tirelessly advocating for the homeless, while building partnerships that foster dignity, respect, and opportunity for all; and her work exemplifies the spirit of community, demonstrating how collective action can lead to meaningful change and make a lasting impact in the fight to end homelessness.
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