TUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now) -
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords has announced she will step down from Congress this week.
She made the statement Sunday, in a video message posted on her YouTube page.
In the video, Giffords states:
"Arizona is my home, always will be. A lot has happened over the past year. We cannot change that. But I know on the issues we fought for, we can change things for the better. Jobs, border security, veterans. We can do so much more by working together.
"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.
"I'm getting better. Every day, my spirit is high. I will return and we will work together for Arizona and this great country. Thank you very much."
According to a statement from her office, Giffords will attend the State of the Union speech Tuesday evening at the Capitol.
Giffords will submit her letter of resignation to House Speaker John Boehner and Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer later this week. Gov. Brewer will then set the date for special primary and general elections to determine who will serve the remainder of Rep. Giffords' term.
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