Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who that left six people dead and 13 others (including Giffords) wounded, .
Caroline Kennedy, daughter of the former president, .
"The fact that she went through this obviously horrendous tragedy and has recommitted herself to the political process ... is really inspiring," Kennedy said.
Giffords and her husband, former astronaut Mark Kelly, for "responsible changes in our laws to require responsible gun ownership and reduce gun violence."
The award, , "is presented annually to public servants who have made courageous decisions of conscience without regard for the personal or professional consequences." former President Gerald Ford and Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.
Giffords, an Arizona Democrat, :
"Wow! So proud about the #ProfileInCourage Award. President Kennedy's book is a favorite of mine. Thank you Caroline and @JFKLibrary."
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