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Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) and other survivors of a 2011 shooting rampage will commemorate the event's anniversary in Tucson, Ariz., on Jan. 8, 2012.

According to The Associated Press, the commemorative events include ringing bells at local churches at 10:11 a.m., when the shooting started, talks about Giffords and the six victims who died during the shooting. Sen. Mark Udall (D-Colo.) will participate in the discussions and speak about Giffords.

Giffords suffered a bullet wound to the head during the rampage by a gunman who was targeting her. Since the shooting, her recovery has been praised as miraculous and the Arizona congresswoman has regained the ability to walk and say some words. The day will also include a candlelight vigil.

She and her husband recently wrote a book about th! eir lives together and Giffords's career in politics.

In an interview with ABC in November, Giffords expressed interest in returning to Congress once she's feeling up to it.