Please turn your device to landscape view for wide tables like those below.
Barry D. Knight
Member From: January 14, 2009 - Present
- Birth Date: 1954 Birth Place:Arlington, VA
- Gender: Male Race: Caucasian
- Spouse: Paula Jane Whitehurst
- Children: K. Hunter, Kyle, and Forrest
- Religion: Baptist
- Education: Kempsville High School
- Military Service:
- Occupation/Profession: Farmer
- Memberships/Affiliations: Oak Grove Baptist Church (Sunday school teacher, deacon)
FACT Fund Advisory Commission
Virginia Beach Planning Commission (former member, chairman)
Virginia Dare Soil and Water Conservation District (board of directors)
Virginia Beach Farm Bureau (vice president)
Military Aviation Museum (board of directors)
Southern States Cooperative-Chesapeake Association (former chairman)
Virginia Pork Industry Board
Back Bay/Pungo Civic League
Women's league softball coach
Little League baseball coach - Awards: Virginia FREE, No. 1 Pro Business Legislator
American Farm Bureau, Virginia Young Farmer of the Year (1983)
Virginia Beach Jaycees, Outstanding Young Farmer (1984)
National Pork Producers Council, Pork All-American (1989)
City of Virginia Beach, Outstanding Agriculture Operation (1994), Man of the Year in Agriculture (1998)
Department of Conservation and Recreation, Clean Water Farm Award (1998), Grand Basin Clean Water Farm Award, Chowan River (1999)
Virginia Chamber of Commerce, Champion of Free Enterprise (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017), Chairman's Award (2017)
Virginia Sheriffs' Association, Legislator of the Year (2016)
Chesapeake Farmers, Outstanding Service Award (2017)
Virginia Aviation Business Association, Advocacy Plaque of Appreciation (2018)
Virginia League of Conservation Voters, Legislative Leadership Award (2018)
Dr. James C. Wright Conservation Honorary Award (Virginia Beach Angler’s Club) (2019)
Free Enterprise Award (2019)
| Session | District | District Number | Party | Leadership | Committees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Cities of Chesapeake (part) and Virginia Beach (part) | 81 | Republican | Counties Cities and Towns Transportation |
|
| 2010 | Cities of Chesapeake (part) and Virginia Beach (part) | 81 | Republican | Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources Counties Cities and Towns Transportation |
|
| 2011 | Cities of Chesapeake (part) and Virginia Beach (part) | 81 | Republican | Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources Counties Cities and Towns General Laws |
|
| 2012 | Cities of Chesapeake (part) and Virginia Beach (part) | 81 | Republican | Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources Counties Cities and Towns General Laws Rules |
|
| 2013 | Cities of Chesapeake (part) and Virginia Beach (part) | 81 | Republican | Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources Counties Cities and Towns General Laws Rules |
|
| 2014 | Cities of Chesapeake (part) and Virginia Beach (part) | Republican | Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources Appropriations General Laws Rules, |
||
| 2015 | Cities of Chesapeake (part) and Virginia Beach (part) | Republican | Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources, Appropriations, General Laws Rules, |
||
| 2016 | Cities of Chesapeake (part) and Virginia Beach (part) | 81 | Republican | Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources Appropriations General Laws Rules |
|
| 2017 | Cities of Chesapeake (part) and Virginia Beach (part) | 81 | Republican | Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources Appropriations General Laws Rules |
|
| 2018 | Cities of Chesapeake (part) and Virginia Beach (part) | 81 | Republican | Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources Appropriations General Laws Rules Select Committee on School Safety |
|
| 2019 | Cities of Chesapeake (part) and Virginia Beach (part) | 81 | Republican | Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources Appropriations General Laws Rules |
|
| 2020 | Cities of Chesapeake (part) and Virginia Beach (part) | 81 | Republican | Appropriations General Laws Rules |
|
| 2021 | Cities of Chesapeake (part) and Virginia Beach (part) | 81 | Republican | Appropriations General Laws Rules |
|
| 2022 | Cities of Chesapeake (part) and Virginia Beach (part) | 81 | Republican | Appropriations (Chair) General Laws Rules |
|
| 2023 | Cities of Chesapeake (part) and Virginia Beach (part) | 81 | Republican | Appropriations (Chair) General Laws Rules |
*The information within this interactive and searchable application has been researched extensively by the House Clerk’s Office. As with any historical records of this age and breadth, there may be discrepancies and/or inconsistencies within records obtained from a variety of credible sources. Any feedback is encouraged at history@house.virginia.gov.