Representative Dawn Morrell of Puyallup was elected chair of the House Democratic Caucus this morning. The position has been vacant since the death of Rep. Bill Grant in January. Grant, a wheat farmer from Walla Walla, had held the position since 1993.Morrell was elected caucus vice-chair last December, and has served as acting chair since the first day of the 2009 session. She is a critical care nurse at Good Samaritan hospital in Puyallup, where she has worked since 1984.
“I am deeply honored by the confidence shown me by my fellow caucus members,” said Morrell. “I look forward to leading this group of hard-working legislators who care so deeply about our state.”
