Giffords, 52, was introduced in a traditional announcement held at the Tournament House in Pasadena.
Tournament of Roses President Amy Wainscott called Giffords"a profile in courage, resilience and yes, turning the corner.""I'm so honored to be grand marshal of the Rose Parade," she said."Thank you very, very much."
Giffords, who is married to former astronaut and current Arizona U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, will preside over the Rose Parade on Jan. 2. "She was re-elected to a second term beginning in 2011, but her tenure was cut tragically short," Wainscott said, referring to the shooting that occurred during a community event near Tucson that nearly killed her. Giffords survived the shooting, but had to re-learn how to walk and speak.
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