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HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF BARRY KNIGHT

Agriculture

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On 2026-02-25, Representative Jennifer A. Kiggans (R-VA-2) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF BARRY KNIGHT" in the House. The speech addressed agriculture.

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HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF BARRY KNIGHT

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)] [House] [Page H2307] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF BARRY KNIGHT (Mrs. KIGGANS of Virginia asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Mrs. KIGGANS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today alongside my colleagues in the Virginia congressional delegation with a heavy heart to honor the life and legacy of Barry Knight, a longtime member of the Virginia House of Delegates, who tragically passed away last week after a courageous battle with cancer. As a native Virginian, devoted public servant, and proud champion for the people of the Commonwealth, Barry was a giant. With humble beginnings as a hog farmer in Pungo, Barry Knight rose to be, in the words of former Governor George Allen: ``a hall of fame member of Virginia's government.'' Barry understood that public service wasn't about partisanship but about the people who he represented. While he stood firm in his convictions, he embodied something too rare in public life today: a genuine willingness to work across the aisle. Whether he was leading efforts to widen I-64 or to remove abandoned vessels in our waterways, Barry led with respect and good faith for his colleagues and his constituents. I will miss his counsel and his friendship, but most of all his deep love for our Virginia Beach community. During this difficult time, our prayers are with his wife, Paula, and their three sons, who are mourning this tremendous loss. Mr. Speaker, I now ask that the House pause for a moment of silence in honor of Barry Knight. ____________________

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HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF BARRY KNIGHT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)] [House] [Page H2307] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF BARRY KNIGHT (Mrs. KIGGANS of Virginia asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Mrs. KIGGANS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today alongside my colleagues in the Virginia congressional delegation with a heavy heart to honor the life and legacy of Barry Knight, a longtime member of the Virginia House of Delegates, who tragically passed away last week after a courageous battle with cancer. As a native Virginian, devoted public servant, and proud champion for the people of the Commonwealth, Barry was a giant. With humble beginnings as a hog farmer in Pungo, Barry Knight rose to be, in the words of former Governor George Allen: ``a hall of fame member of Virginia's government.'' Barry understood that public service wasn't about partisanship but about the people who he represented. While he stood firm in his convictions, he embodied something too rare in public life today: a genuine willingness to work across the aisle. Whether he was leading efforts to widen I-64 or to remove abandoned vessels in our waterways, Barry led with respect and good faith for his colleagues and his constituents. I will miss his counsel and his friendship, but most of all his deep love for our Virginia Beach community. During this difficult time, our prayers are with his wife, Paula, and their three sons, who are mourning this tremendous loss. Mr. Speaker, I now ask that the House pause for a moment of silence in honor of Barry Knight. ____________________