Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2011: Celebrating the life of the Honorable Marian Van Landingham.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 30, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 30, 2026:
2026 SPECIAL SESSION I HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2011 Celebrating the life of the Honorable Marian Van Landingham. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, April 23, 2026 WHEREAS, the Honorable Marian Van Landingham, a respected public servant, devoted community leader, and passionate artist who reshaped cultural life in Alexandria through her visionary contributions to the establishment of the Torpedo Factory Art Center, died on April 4, 2026; and WHEREAS, Marian Van Landingham grew up in Albany, Georgia, and received bachelor's and master's degrees from Emory University in Atlanta; she also pursued formal education in the fine arts at the Art Institute of Atlanta; and WHEREAS, Marian Van Landingham began her career in public relations with Emory University and the Georgia Institute of Technology, then moved to Washington, D.C., where she worked for federal agencies and served as a press aide and speechwriter for a member of the United States House of Representatives; and WHEREAS, in the 1960s, Marian Van Landingham settled in Northern Virginia, first in Shirlington, then in Alexandria; she quickly became a pivotal member of Alexandria's emerging arts community as president of the Art League; and WHEREAS, in 1973, amid efforts to develop a larger home for the Art League, Marian Van Landingham saw an opportunity to transform the former torpedo plant on Alexandria's waterfront into a working …
Sponsors
- Kirk McPike (D, 5) · primary sponsor
- Charniele Herring (D, 4)
- Alfonso Lopez (D, 3)
- Jessica Anderson (D, 71)
- Bonita Anthony (D, 92)
- David Bulova (D, 11)
- Katrina Callsen (D, 54)
- Betsy Carr (D, 78)
- Stacey Carroll (D, 64)
- Nadarius Clark (D, 84)
- Laura Jane Cohen (D, 15)
- Joshua Cole (D, 65)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2011ER)
- : Agreed to by House
- : Engrossed by House
- : Taken up for immediate consideration
- : Prefiled and laid on Speaker's table; Offered 04-23-2026 26200016D
Common questions
- What is HR2011?
- HR2011 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Celebrating the life of the Honorable Marian Van Landingham.
- What is the status of HR2011?
- Passed both chambers as of April 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2011ER) (April 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2011?
- Kirk McPike (D, 5), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR2011?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2011
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