Background
Landingham, Marian Amelia Van was born on September 10, 1937 in Albany, Georgia, United States. Daughter of Strauder Leroy and Myrtle (Taylor) Van Landingham.
Landingham, Marian Amelia Van was born on September 10, 1937 in Albany, Georgia, United States. Daughter of Strauder Leroy and Myrtle (Taylor) Van Landingham.
Bachelor in Political Science, Emory University, 1959. Master of Arts in Political Science, Emory University, 1960.
Assistant director news bureau, Emory University, Atlanta, 1960-1964;science news editor, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, 1964-1966;information generalist, National Communicable Disease Center, Atlanta, 1966-1967;information specialist, National Center Air Pollution Control, Washington, 1968;press aide, speech writer, Congressman Phil Landrum, Washington, 1968-1972;program director, Alexandria (Virginia) Bicentennial Committee, 1972-1974;director, founder, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Alxandria, 1974-1979;member, Virginia House of Delegates, Richmond, since 1982;professional artist, Torpedo Factory Art Center, since 1974. Director Alexandria Volunteer Bureau, 1979-1981. Chair arts, tourism and cultural committee National Conference State Legislators, Denver, 1988, federal budget taxationcom., Washington, 1994.
In modern culture the ability to make decisions and choose our own path in life has extremely high value. But through the faith we voluntarily surrender to God in love and joy.
The state should not use its authority to promote any particular religious belief. It should allow people practice their own religious convictions.
It is human responsibility to innovate, sponsor, and evaluate new forms of community living that will encourage development of the fullest potential in individuals.
Member Alexandria Democratic Committee, since 1976. Member Pen Women, Arts and Letters, Jamestown/Yorktown Foundation (board directors), Delta Kappa Gamma (honorary).