Dawn Morrell
Dawn Morrell | |
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Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 25th district | |
In office January 14, 2013 – January 12, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Bruce Dammeier |
Succeeded by | Melanie Stambaugh |
In office January 13, 2003 – January 10, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Dave Morell |
Succeeded by | Hans Zeiger |
Personal details | |
Born | Blackfoot, Idaho, U.S. | July 30, 1949
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | James Morrell |
Residence(s) | Puyallup, Washington, U.S. |
Education | Solano Community College (AA, ASN) University of Washington (BSN) |
Website | Official |
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
- ^ "Rep. Dawn Morrell (D-WA 25th District)". wcsap.capwiz.com. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ^ "Monorail lead slips; Demos making gains". community.seattletimes.nwsource.com. 8 November 2002. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ^ "Shelly Schlumpf Concedes To Dawn Morrell In Race For District 25, Position 1". puyallup.patch.com. 10 November 2012. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ^ "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.