Speaker Don Scott and Minority Leader Terry Kilgore Joint Statement on the Passing of Delegate Barry Knight
Speaker Don Scott and Minority Leader Terry Kilgore Joint Statement on the Passing of Delegate Barry Knight
RICHMOND, VA — Speaker Don Scott and Minority Leader Terry Kilgore released the following joint statement on the passing of Delegate Barry Knight:
“Today we have lost a colleague and a friend, and the Commonwealth of Virginia has lost a dedicated statesman. For over 15 years in the House of Delegates, Barry Knight was a steady and respected presence, working tirelessly to keep our Commonwealth’s budget on track and to serve the people of Virginia Beach and all Virginians.
“While we had differences of opinion on many things, no one would ever question Barry Knight’s dedication to the people of this Commonwealth. His experience and expertise made a lasting impact on this body.
“He didn’t speak often, but when he did people listened. He was steady. And in this place steady matters more than people realize.
“We grieve with his family today. We mourn with his beloved wife, Paula, and their three children, Hunter, Kyle, and Forrest. It was an honor to serve alongside him. He will be deeply missed.”
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