I find the inclusion of gift cards when compared to commemorative plaques and photos particularly egregious. I have never served in public office but in my professional life I got the occasion plaque and photo and they had no monetary value in terms of resale. If I wanted something from an elected official I could theoretically go buy a $5000 American Express gift card and as long as I presented it after the fact, e.g. a gratuity, as opposed to before the favor took place, e.g. a bribe, both I and the elected official would be breaking no law here.