The Joint Subcommittee studying Johnson Grass Infestation and Japanese Beetles in Virginia was established pursuant to House Joint Resolution No. 257 by the 1977 session of the Virginia General Assembly.

David G. Brickley of Woodbridge, a member of the House of Delegates and patron of House Joint Resolution No. 257 was elected Chairman. Howard P. Anderson of Halifax, a member of the Senate, was elected Vice-Chairman.

In addition to the Chairman and Vice-Chairman. James T. Edmunds of Kenbridge, William E. Fears of Accomac, and William A. Truban of Woodstock, member of the Senate, were appointed to the Subcommittee. Also appointed to serve from the House of Delegates were Joseph A. Johnson of Abingdon, George N. McMath of Accomac and Lacy E. Putney of Bedford.

The following citizens were appointed pursuant to House Joint Resolution No. 257 to serve on the Subcommittee: James Bennett of Red House; James Brownell of Bluemont; Robert B. Delano of Richmond; and Richard S. Ellis, lV, of Buckingham.

Bragdon R. Bowling, Jr. and Sieglinde F. Nix of the Division of Legislative Service served as staff to the Subcommittee. The Subcommittee expresses its appreciation to the staff of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Commerce and to concerned citizens throughout this State for their cooperation in this endeavor.