The Coalition for Space Exploration (Coalition) extends its heartfelt wishes to U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords for a full and speedy recovery after being shot this morning at a public event in Arizona.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Rep. Giffords and her family as they begin the road to recovery,” said Glenn Mahone, chairman of the Coalition. “We also extend our deepest condolences to those who lost loved ones in this tragic occurrence and to the other victims and their families as they deal with the aftermath of this senseless tragedy.”
Rep. Giffords has been an active member of the bipartisan efforts in the U.S. House in support of space exploration having served as chairwoman of the House Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee and also holds seats on the House Science and Technology and Armed Services committees.