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CER26-0112 • 2025

Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and SSgt. Andrew Wolfe Ceremonial Recognition Resolution of 2025

Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and SSgt. Andrew Wolfe Ceremonial Recognition Resolution of 2025

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Mendelson
Last action
2025-12-19
Official status
Approved
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The resolution's impact on the District of Columbia community is not explicitly stated in the provided source material.

Resolution Honoring Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe

This resolution honors Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe for their bravery while serving in the District of Columbia, mourns Beckstrom's death, and acknowledges support from across the nation.

What This Bill Does

  • Honors Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe for their dedication to military service.
  • Recognizes the bravery shown by both soldiers during a tragic incident near Farragut West Metro Station in Washington D.C.
  • Mourns the death of Specialist Beckstrom who died from injuries sustained while on duty.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Specialist Sarah Beckstrom
  • Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe

Terms To Know

Ceremonial Recognition Resolution
A formal document that honors individuals or groups for their achievements and contributions.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The resolution does not provide financial support or benefits.
  • It is unclear how this recognition will be formally acknowledged beyond the document itself.

Bill History

  1. 2025-12-19 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Resolution ACR26-0110, Effective from Dec 02, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 014008

  2. 2025-12-02 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Retained by the Council

  3. 2025-12-02 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Legislative Meeting

  4. 2025-12-02 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Approved with Resolution Number ACR26-0110

  5. 2025-10-26 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    CER26-0112 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

Official Summary Text

Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and SSgt. Andrew Wolfe Ceremonial Recognition Resolution of 2025

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ENROLLED ORIGINAL
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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

26-112

IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

December 2, 2025

To acknowledge and honor the bravery of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, United States Army, and
Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, United States Air Force -- members of the West Virginia
National Guard -- and to mourn the untimely passing of Specialist Beckstrom as a result
of injuries sustained during the discharge of her duties in the District of Columbia.

WHEREAS, Specialist (Spc.) Sarah Beckstrom was a native of Webster Springs, West
Virginia, who entered military service on June 26, 2023. She was assigned to the 863 rd Military
Police Company, the 111th Engineer Brigade, West Virginia Army National Guard;

WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant ( SSgt.) Andrew Wolfe is a native of Martinsburg, West
Virginia, who entered military service on February 5, 2019. He is assigned to the Force Support
Squadron, 167th Airlift Wing, West Virginia Air National Guard;

WHEREAS, both Spc. Beckstrom and S Sgt. Wolfe were first deployed to the District of
Columbia in August 2025;

WHEREAS, on November 26, 2025, Spc. Beckstrom and S Sgt. Wolfe were brazenly
attacked while on duty near the Farragut West Metro Station at 17 th and I Streets, NW, with each
sustaining multiple gunshot wounds before the assailant was subdued by fellow National Guard
members and other law enforcement agents;

WHEREAS, at the time of this writing , S Sgt. Wolfe remains in critical condition at a
District hospital, while sadly, on the evening of November 27, 2025 – Thanksgiving Day – Spc.
Beckstrom succumbed to her injuries and passed away at the age of 20;

WHEREAS, an outpouring of support and acknowledgement for the devotion and bravery
exhibited by Spc. Beckstrom and SSgt. Wolfe has been received from across the nation in response
to this tragedy; and

WHEREAS, i t is detestable that these National Guard members were targeted for
assassination, and tragic that lives so young have been permanently altered and taken away.

ENROLLED ORIGINAL
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RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution may be cited as the “ Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and S Sgt. Andrew Wolfe Ceremonial
Recognition Resolution of 2025”.
Sec. 2. The Council acknowledges and commends Spc. Beckstrom and Spc. Wolfe for their
dedication to serving their country through their enlistment in the West Virginia Army National
Guard and West Virginia Air Force National Guard, respectivel y. The Council also honors the
bravery that each servicemember exhibited during this tragic situation and mourns the untimely
passing of Spc. Beckstrom as a result of injuries sustained during the discharge of her duties.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.