Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia SR2012: Celebrating the life of the Honorable Marian Van Landingham.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 27, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 27, 2026:
2026 SPECIAL SESSION I SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2012 Celebrating the life of the Honorable Marian Van Landingham. Agreed to by the Senate, 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 arts center, …
Sponsors
- Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D, 39) · primary sponsor
- Creigh Deeds (D, 11)
- McDougle, Ryan (R, 26)
- Kirk McPike (D, 5)
- William Stanley (R, 7)
- Scott Surovell (D, 34)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed Senate (SR2012ER)
- : Rules suspended
- : Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
- : Rules suspended (37-Y 0-N 0-A)
- : Laid on Clerk's Desk
- : Presented 26200014D
Common questions
- What is SR2012?
- SR2012 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Celebrating the life of the Honorable Marian Van Landingham.
- What is the status of SR2012?
- Passed both chambers as of April 27, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed Senate (SR2012ER) (April 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR2012?
- Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D, 39), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR2012?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/SR2012
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