[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 165 (Wednesday, September 23, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H4724]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        REMEMBERING GIANA HUTTON

  (Ms. KELLY of Illinois asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. KELLY of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember Giana 
Hutton, one of my constituents and a passionate advocate for education 
and equity. She was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, 
Incorporated.
  Giana grew up in Flossmoor, Illinois, and attended Parker Junior High 
School and Homewood-Flossmoor High School. She obtained her BA in 
history from Williams College in 2010 at just 18 years of age. Later, 
she completed a master's of science in public policy and management 
from Carnegie Mellon University, one of our Nation's most prestigious 
programs.
  Between her studies, she interned for Illinois Senator Roland Burris, 
supporting staff working on education and judiciary policy.
  Most recently, she was working as a program analyst for the Office of 
the State Superintendent of Education in Washington, D.C. In this role, 
she directly supported the educational success of District students by 
helping programs work better and be more effective.
  She had recently been accepted in the District's Certified Public 
Manager Program Cohort at GW University.
  Giana is survived by her fiance, parents, and sister. Giana will be 
greatly missed by all, especially the young people whose lives she 
positively impacted through her work.
  As we remember her life and legacy, we must recommit to her passion: 
educational equity and the opportunity for every young American to 
receive a quality education.

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