Saturday, January 08, 2011

PIA CAUSONE, CHIEF OF STAFF FOR REP. GIFFORDS: Our Community has lost beloved friends and colleagues

 Here is an official statement from Pia Causone, the Chief of Staff to Rep. Gabrielle Giffords on the tragic attack on Saturday that has left six people dead and more than a dozen injured.

TUCSON, AZ - JANUARY 8:  Heidi Dodds (L), 18 a...Image by Getty Images via @daylife
Candlelight Vigil at University of Arizona on Saturday night.
"An unthinkable tragedy occurred at our Congress On Your Corner event today in Tucson.  Our community has lost beloved friends and colleagues, and many more are injured.   Our hearts and prayers go out to all of them and to those who are suffering the loss of treasured friends and family members.
TUCSON, AZ - JANUARY 8:  Lily Wool (L), 19, of...Image by Getty Images via @daylife
Lily Wool (L), 19, of Tucson, Arizona and Vera Rapcsak, 20, of Tucson.
TUCSON, AZ - JANUARY 08:  Sophia Alexander, 9,...Image by Getty Images via @daylife
Sophia Alexander, 9, attends a candlelight vigil for U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.
Congresswoman Giffords is dedicated to serving the people of Southern Arizona. It was in this spirit that our office organized today's event.  We will make further statements as details become available.  We offer thanks to the law enforcement, first responders, and medical personnel who work to save lives and mend the injured."

Pia Causone
Chief of Staff
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords
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