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Candidate's daughter says, vote for Rose Mary Christian for County Legislature

By Raelene Christian

If anyone knows Rose Mary Christian better than anyone, it's me, her daughter. Throughout the years I have seen my mom tackle tough issues, read council packet after council packet, and always accept calls from city-wide residents who call my mom for her help because they know she gets things done.

From when I was little, I always remember my mom being involved with community things and helping people. She has been a Brownie leader, a softball coach, assisted families that needed a helping hand, volunteered for numerous things and causes, she orchestrated and accomplished sending close to 50 parents of deceased Vietnam veterans who were killed in action to visit the Vietnam Memorial Wall, and most importantly she has been a wonderful mother.

I have multiple sclerosis and there was no MS support group for people in Genesee County. In 2007, my mom is the person who initially contacted the right people to get a group started, and now, our group of about 12 members, called "Miracle Strides" has been running successfully and making great strides ever since. This group has been so beneficial for all its members. My mom has also turned out to be quite the nurse by giving me my weekly injections of the medicine that I take.

My mother has never put Council before her family, but let me tell you, being in the position she is in, people can be very demanding of her at numerous places. Whether it be at a restaurant while we're having dinner, at a grocery store, clothes shopping, and even church, yes, church. People all the time stop my mom and want to talk politics, see where she stands on the issues, or what she's going to do about that or this. No matter what, she always takes the time to answer the questions and discusses people's concerns.

When you or a loved one is in politics, you need to have tough skin. Tough skin we both have, and I have her to thank. Thank you mom for being the person you are and always being there to help me and so many others. I am so proud of you and what you have accomplished. Of course, no doubt, you have my vote Nov. 3 for county Legislature!

George Richardson

That was very sweet, just like Coffee Cake. I don't think your mom has to worry about the election. She has a fine record to run on. Vote for that Coffee Cake Lady. Down with Walmart! Down with small town sleaze politics!(and big city style too) Up with Rosemary! Is Batavia still the "Community of Opportunity"? If not, why not? Because people don't want to get involved, it's too hard.
If you don't believe me just ask Rosemary during the middle of a movie down at the theater.

Oct 28, 2009, 5:09pm Permalink
Irene Will

I had the PLEASURE of working with Rosemary Christian while she was employed at Alex's Place awhile back - and I DO mean PLEASURE. Rosemary is a REAL person - not a phony bone in her body. She's honest to a fault. Don't ask her a question looking for just a compliment or just because you think she'll just go along with anything. She won't she will tell you what she HONESTLY thinks, no matter what. I love Rosemary. She's one of the BEST people I have ever had the pleasure to know. I don't live in Batavia, so I can't vote for her - but I sure WOULD if I COULD !!!!!

Oct 28, 2009, 10:37pm Permalink
John Roach

George,
You always have to worry about an election. Voter turn out is important. As always, the side who can get more of their people out, wins.

If you like what Rose Mary has done, like I do, get out and vote for her Tuesday.

Oct 29, 2009, 8:54am Permalink

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