Bill > CER26-0112

This resolution acknowledges and honors Specialist Sarah Beckstrom from the West Virginia Army National Guard and Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe from the West Virginia Air National Guard, who were deployed to the District of Columbia in August 2025 and were victims of a violent attack on November 26, 2025, near the Farragut West Metro Station. The resolution details their military backgrounds, with Beckstrom being a 20-year-old native of Webster Springs and Wolfe being from Martinsburg, and highlights the tragic incident where both were shot while on duty, resulting in Beckstrom's death on Thanksgiving Day and Wolfe remaining in critical condition. The District of Columbia Council officially commends both service members for their dedication and bravery, expressing sorrow over the attack and Beckstrom's untimely passing, and seeks to recognize their service and sacrifice. The resolution, which takes effect immediately, serves as a ceremonial recognition of their commitment to their country and the profound impact of the incident on their lives and the community.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/CER26-0112