Gabrielle Giffords to Resign from Congress
January 22, 2012
Following an inspiring return to Congress in August – one that took place just months after she was shot in the head during a campaign event in Arizona – Rep. Gabrielle Giffords announced today that she is resigning from her position.
“A lot has happened over the past year. We cannot change that,” Giffords said in a video on her website. “I don’t remember much from that horrible day, but I will never forget the trust you placed in me to be your voice.”
“Thank you for your prayers and for giving me time to recover. I have more work to do on my recovery. So to do what is best for Arizona, I will step down this week.”
Giffords is expected to attend the State of the Union Address Tuesday and then submit a letter of resignation to House Speaker John Boehner and Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer.
The state will hold a special election to fill the Democrat’s seat later this year.
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