SRES-537 — A resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of United States Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and United States Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, who were tragically shot in Washington, D.C., in a targeted assault against United States service members on November 26, 2025.

YourVoice.Now Summary

The Senate passed this resolution honoring Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, age 20, and Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, age 24, both members of the West Virginia National Guard who were shot in a targeted attack while on patrol in Washington, D.C. on November 26, 2025. Specialist Beckstrom died from her injuries the following day; Staff Sergeant Wolfe was hospitalized in critical condition. Both had recently volunteered to extend their deployments. The resolution condemns the attack and recognizes their service and sacrifice.

Congressional Summary

This resolution honors the service and sacrifice of U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe as members of the West Virginia National Guard and extends sympathy, gratitude, and support for their families in the wake of the attack on November 26, 2025, in Washington, DC.The resolution also honors the bravery of the other National Guard members on the scene, expresses gratitude for the action of first responders and National Guard members, and condemns the attack.

Legislative Subjects

Congressional tributesCrime victimsDistrict of ColumbiaFirst responders and emergency personnelMilitary personnel and dependentsNational Guard and reservesViolent crimeWest Virginia

Details

Congress: 119th
Chamber: Senate
Status: summarized
Action: Passed Senate
Action Date: 2025-12-09
Date Added: 2026-04-06