Tina Louise Orwall[1] (born April 3, 1965)[2] is an American politician serving in the Washington State Senate. She previously served as the Speaker pro tempore of the Washington House of Representatives from 2017-2018 and from 2021-2024,.[3] A member of the Democratic Party, she was a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 33rd district from 2009-2024, when she was appointed to the State Senate.[4][5]
Tina Orwall | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington Senate from the 33rd district | |
| Assumed office December 10, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Karen Keiser |
| Speaker pro tempore of the Washington House of Representatives | |
| In office January 11, 2021 – December 10, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | John Lovick |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| In office January 9, 2017 – January 8, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Moeller |
| Succeeded by | John Lovick |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 33rd district | |
| In office January 12, 2009 – December 10, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Shay Schual-Berke |
| Succeeded by | Edwin Obras |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Tina Louise Orwall April 3, 1965 Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Washington (BS, MSW) |
Early Life
editOrwall was born in Florida.[6] She graduated from Oak Harbor High School in 1983.[7]
Career
editOrwall served as a clinical social worker focused on serving people with mental illness.[8]
References
edit- ^ "2008 ILWU District Council Election Endorsements" (PDF). The Dispatcher (ILWU). October 2008. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
- ^ "Legislative Manual 2021-2022" (PDF). Washington State Legislature.
- ^ "House Dems name leadership team for 2021-2023". washingtonstatewire.com. 16 November 2020. Retrieved 2021-06-27.
- ^ "Tina Orwall". votesmart.org. Retrieved 2012-07-09.
- ^ Demkovich, Laurel (10 December 2024). "Replacement picked for longtime Washington senator". Washington State Standard. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ "Department of Health, Marriage Certificates, 1968-1999 - Michael - Shamseldin - Tina - Et Al". Washington State Archives, Digital Archives. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- ^ "Oak Harbor High School Class Of 1983 Alumni, Oak Harbor, WA". www.classcreator.com. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- ^ "Tina Orwall receives US School of Social Work 2017 Moya M. Duplica Distinguished Alumni Award". University of Washington. October 29, 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
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