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Dawn Morrell

Dawn Morrell
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 25th district
In office
January 14, 2013 (2013-01-14) – January 12, 2015 (2015-01-12)
Preceded byBruce Dammeier
Succeeded byMelanie Stambaugh
In office
January 13, 2003 (2003-01-13) – January 10, 2011 (2011-01-10)
Preceded byDave Morell
Succeeded byHans Zeiger
Personal details
Born (1949-07-30) July 30, 1949 (age 75)
Blackfoot, Idaho, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJames Morrell
Residence(s)Puyallup, Washington, U.S.
EducationSolano Community College (AA, ASN)
University of Washington (BSN)
WebsiteOfficial

Lavonna Dawn Morrell (born July 30, 1949) is an American politician and nurse who served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 25th Legislative District. She works as a critical care nurse at MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup.[1]

Career

Morrell was first elected to the Washington House of Representatives in November 2002 and was subsequently re-elected in 2004, 2006 and 2008. Morrell's district included the cities of Puyallup and Fife and the unincorporated Pierce County communities of South Hill, Summit, and Waller.[2]

She was defeated by Hans Zeiger in 2010 by a 47-vote margin, but returned to the House after her election in 2012.[3] She lost re-election in 2014 to Melanie Stambaugh.[4]

Morrell was the chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services in the House. She was also on the Appropriations, Health Care & Wellness, and Technology & Economic Development Committees. During her tenure, Morrell also served as both Majority Caucus Chair and Deputy Majority Whip in the State House.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ "Rep. Dawn Morrell (D-WA 25th District)". wcsap.capwiz.com. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
  2. ^ "Monorail lead slips; Demos making gains". community.seattletimes.nwsource.com. 8 November 2002. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
  3. ^ "Shelly Schlumpf Concedes To Dawn Morrell In Race For District 25, Position 1". puyallup.patch.com. 10 November 2012. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
  4. ^ "Recount over with challenger Hans Zeiger poised to unseat Rep. Dawn Morrell". blog.thenewstribune.com. 2 December 2010. Archived from the original on 28 December 2013. Retrieved 28 December 2013.