The following statement was released by the White House on Sunday:
Gabby Giffords embodies the very best of what public service should be. She's universally admired for qualities that transcend party or ideology – a dedication to fairness, a willingness to listen to different ideas, and a tireless commitment to the work of perfecting our union. That's why the people of Arizona chose Gabby – to speak and fight and stand up for them. That's what brought her to a supermarket in Tucson last year – so she could carry their hopes and concerns to Washington. And we know it is with the best interests of her constituents in mind that Gabby has made the tough decision to step down from Congress.
Over the last year, Gabby and her husband Mark have taught us the true meaning of hope in the face of despair, determination in the face of incredible odds, and now – even after she's come so far – Gabby shows us what it means to be selfless as well.
Gabby's cheerful presence will be missed in Washington. But she will remain an inspiration to all whose lives she touched – myself included. And I'm confident that we haven't seen the last of this extraordinary American.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 4:12 AM EDT2012-05-22 08:12:31 GMT
Tucson Police say an officer suffered minor injuries after being dragged down the road during a traffic stop late Monday night. Police say they pulled over a suspect in the 400 Block of E. Delano and
Tucson Police say an officer suffered minor injuries after being dragged down the road during a traffic stop late Monday night.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 2:27 AM EDT2012-05-22 06:27:55 GMT
One month into the search for Isabel Celis and police are beginning to retrace their steps. Tucson Police announced Monday they are going back to the neighborhood near Broadway and Craycroft to interview
One month into the search for Isabel Celis and police are beginning to retrace their steps.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 1:10 AM EDT2012-05-22 05:10:27 GMT
It's been almost a year since the Monument Fire destroyed more than 32,000 acres of land in Cochise County. Apart from the flames, the flooding that followed was equally as devastating for many in the
It's been almost a year since the Monument Fire destroyed more than 32,000 acres of land in Cochise County.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 12:54 AM EDT2012-05-22 04:54:03 GMT
Four people, including a 10-year-old boy, were transported to a local hospital after a four vehicle crash in Sahuarita Monday evening. According to fire officials, around 5:30 Monday evening, the accident
Four people, including a 10-year-old boy, were transported to a local hospital after a four vehicle crash in Sahuarita Monday evening.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 12:28 AM EDT2012-05-22 04:28:13 GMT
Sheriff Joe Arpaio's volunteer investigation into documents pertaining to President Barack Obama's residency status now includes the services of a taxpayer-funded deputy, according to Arpaio. The deputy
Sheriff Joe Arpaio's volunteer investigation into documents pertaining to President Barack Obama's residency status now includes the services of a taxpayer-funded deputy, according to Arpaio.
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