Dawn Morrell
American politician
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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]
Dawn Morrell | |
|---|---|
| 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 | July 30, 1949 Blackfoot, Idaho, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | James Morrell |
| Education | Solano Community College (AA, ASN) University of Washington (BSN) |
| Website | Official |
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]
