US Congress Says Farewell to Giffords
US Congress Says Farewell to Giffords
The US Congress says farewell to lawmaker Gabrielle Giffords, who experiences a miraculous recovery since the Tuscan shooting incident a year ago, as she resigned from public service to focus on her rehabilitation.
Giffords fought for her life on January 8, 2011 after a shooting incident by an alleged gunman Jared Loughner who shot her on the head before shooting the lawmakers’ constituents at the parking lot, killing six other people.
Democratic minority leader Nancy Pelosi praised Giffords as the symbol of determination and courage to the American people.
Likewise, Republican House Majority Leader Eric Cantor praised Griffors’ courage and strength and said that everybody in the Congress is inspired by her fast recovery.
Giffords was kissed and embraced by lots of representatives as she walked out of the courtroom.
That night before, President Barack Obama gave her a warm hug as he entered the chamber to give his State of the Union Speech to Congress.
In her resignation letter, which was read aloud by Wasserman Schultz, Giffords expressed hope that even in the face of mistrust and disagreement at times, they would come together as one people working together with one goal in mind and that is the good of their country.
Following Giffords resignation, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer will eventually call a special election to fill the position in the 18th congressional district to determine who will serve the remainder of Giffords's term.
Posted by
James Fried
on Friday January 27 2012, 9:39 AM EST.
Ref: CNN.
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