Businesswoman and Arizona state legislator elected to US Congress in 2006, succeeding Jim Kolbe. Centrist "Blue Dog" Democrat; generally pro-abortion rights, pro-gay rights, pro-gun rights. Supported 2008 Wall Street bailout, 2009 economic stimulus, 2010 health care reform; opposed 2008 GM/Chrysler bailout.
On 8 January 2011, Giffords was shot in the head and gravely injured during a public event at a grocery store in Tucson, Arizona. Six others, including US District Judge John M. Roll, were killed. She resigned from Congress on 25 January 2012, to concentrate on her arduous recovery.
[1] Congregation Chaverim, Tucson, AZ.
Father: Spencer J. Giffords
Mother: Gloria Kay Fraser
Husband: Mark Edward Kelly (astronaut, b. 21-Feb-1964, m. 10-Nov-2007, two stepchildren)
High School: University High School, Tucson, AZ (1988)
University: BA Sociology & Latin American History, Scripps College (1993)
University: MS Regional Planning, Cornell University (1996)
Scholar: Harvard University
Administrator: Planning Office, University of San Diego (1995)
Administrator: Advisory Board, University of Arizona
US Congressman, Arizona 8th (2007-12)
Arizona State Senate (2002-05)
Arizona State House of Representatives (2000-02)
Giffords Capital Management Managing Partner (2000-06)
Goodyear President & CEO, El Campo Tire Warehouses (1996-2000)
Price Waterhouse Planning Associate (1996)
Fulbright 1990s
American Civil Liberties Union Southern Arizona Chapter (Former Board Member)
American Jewish Committee International Bureau
Anti-Defamation League Board of Directors
Aspen Institute Rodel Public Leadership Fellow (2005-07)
EMILY's List
John Kerry for President
New Democrat Movement
Obama for America
Young Men's Christian Association Metropolitan
Assassination Attempt by Jared Loughner (8-Jan-2011)
Shot head, Tuscon, AZ (8-Jan-2011)
Brain Injury
Jewish Ancestry
Official Website:
http://www.giffordsforcongress.com/
Author of books:
Gabby: A Story of Courage and Hope (2011)
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