Dawn Morrell | |
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Member of the WashingtonHouseofRepresentatives 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]
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 ]
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