VA HJR141

Commemorates the life of Vivian Margaris Kallen, an Arlington community leader and educator who died on January 9, 2026

Served as associate professor of political science at Northern Virginia Community College, where she was Faculty Senate president and founded The Northern Virginia Review literary magazine

Advocated for social justice causes including poll tax repeal, served as first president of the Northern Virginia Women's Democratic Club, and ran for House of Delegates in 1969

Contributed to arts organizations including the Arlington Commission for the Arts and Washington Shakespeare Company board

Received recognition including the Award for Notable Support for the Arts from AAUW and Person of Vision award from Arlington County Commission on the Status of Women