HONORING THE LIFE OF GIOVANNI CIPRIANO

On 2025-11-20, Representative Laura Gillen (D-NY-4) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE LIFE OF GIOVANNI CIPRIANO" in the House.

HONORING THE LIFE OF GIOVANNI CIPRIANO

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 196 (Thursday, November 20, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 196 (Thursday, November 20, 2025)] [House] [Page H4834] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE OF GIOVANNI CIPRIANO (Ms. GILLEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. GILLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to welcome to our Nation's Capitol my constituent from Lynbrook and the founder of the Love for Giovanni Foundation, Georgina Cornago. Mr. Speaker, Georgina is the beloved mother of Long Island native Giovanni ``Gio'' Cipriano, pictured here, who we tragically lost in 2013 due to a severe allergic reaction. In the face of unimaginable loss, Georgina has transformed her grief into purpose. She has been a tireless force behind Gio's law, a bipartisan legislation that I introduced to equip local law enforcement with EpiPens to quickly and effectively respond to allergic reactions and save lives. Thanks to her advocacy, first responders on Long Island are already saving lives. Mr. Speaker, I ask all my colleagues to join me in honoring the memory of Gio and working together to prevent future tragedies and pass Gio's law. ____________________