Gabrielle Giffords

Gabrielle Giffords is an American politician. She was born on June 8, 1970. She is a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives. She was badly injured January 8, 2011, during a shooting in Tucson, Arizona after being shot in the head at very close range, but survived. She was holding a meeting around the parking lot of a supermarket when the shooting happened.

Gabrielle Giffords
File:Gabrielle Giffords by Gage Skidmore 4.jpg Giffords in 2019
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Arizona's 8th district
In office January 3, 2007 – January 25, 2012
Preceded by	Jim Kolbe
Succeeded by	Ron Barber
Member of the Arizona Senate from the 28th district
In office January 8, 2003 – December 1, 2005
Preceded by	Randall Gnant
Succeeded by	Paula Aboud
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 13th district
In office January 1, 2001 – January 8, 2003
Preceded by	Andy Nichols
Succeeded by	Steve Gallardo
Personal details
Born	Gabrielle Dee Giffords June 8, 1970 (aged 55) Tucson, Arizona
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Mark Kelly (m. 2007)
Residence	Tucson, Arizona
Alma mater	Cornell University (M.U.P.) Scripps College (B.A.)
Profession	Politician; Businesswoman
Signature	Gabrielle Giffords's signature

Since 2007, she has been married to astronaut and United States Senator Mark Kelly.

Dem. Gabrielle Giffords was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Arizona's 8th district from January 1, 2001 - January 25, 2012. She made a living translating English medical terms into Spanish for the use in the ER to Pediatrics. In Tuscan, Arizona on January 8, 2011 at a Wal-Mart shopping plaza she was holding a meeting for herself and the public to share concerns about the current and future state of Arizona along with its role at the White House with newly elected President Barak Obama. At that time she was unaware of that day and what it would mean to her colleagues and constituents, as well as, other American citizens around the country. She made multiple appearances during her recovery on the floor of Congress during important laws trying to be passed to the Senate and President for approval. Dem. Giffords continuing resiliency to remember that 'change' is an important part of democracy to continue to stay relevant in a world connected with each other hand in hand in the blink of an eye across the globe. When someone's character or beliefs come into question by another person or imitator online, persons should be made aware of their surroundings and be able to feel safe in public.

Gabrielle Giffords Media

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  United States Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords at her desk.

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  Giffords during a press conference following her 2010 election victory

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  Gabrielle Giffords, member of the United States Congress.

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  Roadside sign at the scene of the shooting

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  August 1, 2011: Giffords's first appearance in the House of Representatives since her attempted assassination

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  Giffords embracing President Obama at the 2012 State of the Union Address

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  Giffords being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Joe Biden in July 2022

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  Giffords with husband Mark Kelly in 2016

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  Representative Giffords speaking with a military officer in July 2010