Sid Morrison

Sidney Wallace (Sid) Morrison (born May 13, 1933 in Yakima, Washington) is an American politician and a former member of the United States House of Representatives from Washington. He was elected as a Republican to the 97th United States Congress and to the five succeeding Congresses. He served from January 3 1981 until January 3 1993.

Biography

Morrison attended public schools in Toppenish, Washington, and he was admitted to Yakima Valley College in 1951. In 1954, he graduated from Washington State University in Pullman with a Bachelor of Science degree. He was a partner of the family-owneed Morrison Fruit Co., Inc.

From 1966 to 1974, Morrison was a member of the Washington House of Representatives. He served in the Washington Senate from 1974 until 1980.

After his election to the 97th United States Congress in 1980, Morrison became member of the House Resources Committee. He served January 3, 1981–January 3, 1993. He was not a successful candidate for renomination in 1992 to the 103rd United States Congress, losing his spot on the ballot to future Congressman Doc Hastings. He was later an unsuccessful candidate for nomination to be the governor of Washington.

From 1993 until 2001, Morrison was the head of the Washington State Department of Transportation. [ [http://www.historylink.org/essays/output.cfm?file_id=7255 "Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Commission names Sid Morrison Secretary of Transportation on January 27, 1993."] "HistoryLink.org". Accessed 2006-01-08.]

Sid Morrison's failed selection as the GOP candidate for Governor was followed by his support of the Democratic nominee Mike Lowry. After Lowry's election, Morrison was appointed Secretary of Transportation.

As of 2007, Morrison was a resident of Zillah, Washington.

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