Agnes Giannini
Agnes Giannini | |
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| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 134th district | |
| In office 1969–1971 | |
| Preceded by | Robert J. Testo |
| Succeeded by | Nicholas Panuzio |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1912 or 1913 |
| Died | (aged 64) Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Henry R. Giannini |
| Children | 6 |
Agnes Giannini (died October 24, 1977) was an American politician who served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1969 to 1971, representing the 134th district as a Democrat.
Personal life
Giannini was married to Henry R. Giannini, and she had six children. She was a resident of Bridgeport, Connecticut.[1][2]
Political career
A Democrat, Giannini was elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in 1968, succeeding fellow Democrat Robert J. Testo, and she served one term representing the 134th district.[3] She ran for reelection in 1970, but was defeated by Republican candidate Nicholas Panuzio.[4]
Following her service in the House, Giannini served on the Bridgeport Board of Education. She was secretary of the board from 1976 to her death in 1977.[1][5]
Giannini was a member of the Order of Women Legislators.[1]
Death
Giannini died on October 24, 1977, at age 64. She had a heart attack at a meeting of the Bridgeport Board of Education shortly before she was scheduled to deliver a farewell speech as her term on the board was expiring. She was taken to St. Vincent's Medical Center, where she died two hours later.[1][2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Agnes Giannini dies suddenly". Connecticut Post. Newspapers.com. October 25, 1977. p. 7. Retrieved July 13, 2026.
- 1 2 Sopko, Sandra S. (October 25, 1977). "Agnes Giannini stricken, dies". Bridgeport Telegram. pp. 1, 2. Retrieved July 13, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "City Democrats Carry All Legislative Seats". Connecticut Post. Newspapers.com. November 6, 1968. p. 25. Retrieved July 13, 2026.
- ↑ "State House District 134 Historical Election Results". electionhistory.ct.gov. Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State. Retrieved July 13, 2026.
- ↑ Sopko, Sandra S. (February 3, 1976). "Bisciglia Is Elected School Board Head". Bridgeport Telegram. Newspapers.com. p. 1. Retrieved July 13, 2026.