Background
Armstrong, Ward Lynn was born on June 2, 1956 in Roanoke, Virginia, United States. Son of Robert Ward and Susan Morgan Armstrong.
Armstrong, Ward Lynn was born on June 2, 1956 in Roanoke, Virginia, United States. Son of Robert Ward and Susan Morgan Armstrong.
Duke University (Bachelor of Arts, 1977). University of Richmond (Juris Doctor, 1980). Legal Counsel to Citizens Against Family Violence, Spouse Abuse Center, since 1984.
Law Clerk, Justice Carrington Thompson, Supreme Court of Virginia, 1980-1981.
Law clerk Virginia Supreme Court, 1980—1987. Partner Armstrong & Armstrong, Attorneys, Martinsville, Virginia, since 1981. Secretary 5th Congressional District Democratic Committee, 1985—1987, vice chairman, since 1987.
Chairman Henry County Democratic Committee, since 1985. Committee clerk Virginia State Senate, 1986. Member District 11 Virginia House of Delegates, 1992—2002, member District 10, since 2003, minority leader, since 2007.
Member General Laws Committee, Agriculture Committee, Privilages & Election Committee, Courts of Justice Committee, Mining & Mineral Resources Committee.
Baptism is an act of full immersion following Christ’s example. It should be undertaken by spiritually matured individuals capable to understand its profound significance: resurrection to new life.
The state should not use its authority to promote particular religious beliefs, nor should it require prayer or worship in the public schools. However, the state should leave students free to practice their own religious convictions.
Spiritual support, encouragement and challenge should be major strengths of a Christian community.
Member, chairman board deacons Pocahontas Bassett Baptist Church. Board directors Virginia Museum Transportation, since 1992. Member of Martinsville & Henry County Chamber of C. (board director 1984-1987), National Railway History Society (Roanoke chapter) (legal counsel since 1981), Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Bassett Public Library.
(board member 1989-1992), Kiwanis Club (board director 1985-1987).
Married Pamela Akers, 1982. Children: Courtney Lynn, Whitney Akers.