The Washington Post posted a story today stating that Representative Gabrielle Giffords has said that she will resign from her Congressional seat this week, more than a year after the attack that severely wounded her and killed six people.
The article quoted her resignation statement given 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,” she said, looking directly into the camera. The hair that had been severely cropped after the shooting now framed her face in soft curls. “I have more work to do on my recovery, so to do what is best for Arizona, I will step down this week.”
This is an act of courage. Representative Giffords is doing what is right for the people she represents. She realizes that her focus has to be on her recovery and is stepping aside to allow someone to take her office who will be more able to fulfil the duties of the office. She is putting the needs of the people of Arizona first. Thank you, Representative Giffords, you are setting a wonderful example.
