Monday, January 10, 2011

Congressman Manzullo Issues Statement Regarding Shooting of Congresswoman

Congressman Don Manzullo (R-Egan) issued the following statement in response to the shooting of Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and many others during an open house she was hosting at a supermarket in Tucson. Giffords is listed in critical condition at an Arizona hospital and at least five are dead, including U.S. District Judge John Roll and a 9-year-old girl.

“We are shocked and saddened by the shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and others this morning during a meeting she was hosting with her constituents at a local supermarket,” Manzullo said.

“Congresswoman Giffords and I serve together on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and she is well liked and well respected by all who know her. We pray for a speedy recovery for Congresswoman Giffords and the other injured as we mourn those who lost their lives today in this senseless tragedy.” 

Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and Congressman Don Manzullo IL-16- both serve on the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Manzullo said in a statement regarding the recent shooting of Congresswoman Giffords, "We are shocked and saddened by the shooting of the Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and others during a meeting she was hosting with her constituents at a local supermarket,"

Congressman Manzullo noted that she is well like and well respected by all who know her. "We pray for a speedy recovery for Congresswoman Giffords and the others injured as we mourn those who lost their lives in this senseless tragedy."

Congresswoman Giffords is listed in critical condition at an Arizona Hospital.

No comments: