Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and SSgt. Andrew Wolfe Ceremonial Recognition Resolution of 2025
This ceremonial resolution honors Specialist Sarah Beckstrom (U.S. Army National Guard) and Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe (U.S. Air Force National Guard) for their service and bravery after they were attacked while on duty near Farragut West Metro Station in Washington, D.C., on November 26, 2025. It specifically acknowledges Beckstrom’s death from injuries sustained during the attack (at age 20) and Wolfe’s critical condition at the time of the resolution. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is purely symbolic recognition by the D.C. Council, expressing condolences and commendation for their military service. It does not impact any laws, funding, or government actions.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
Council Passage
Dec 2025
Signed into Law
Dec 2025
Introduced Oct 26, 2025
Signed Dec 2, 2025
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The bill was enrolled and formally adopted by the Council of the District of Columbia. The document was renumbered and reformatted to reflect its official enrollment status. The substantive content of the resolution honoring Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and Sergeant Andrew Wolfe remains unchanged.
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Added 'ENROLLED ORIGINAL' designation and page numbering to indicate the bill has been officially enrolled for final passage.
Removed signature lines for Councilmembers who signed the bill during its introduction phase, as these are no longer needed once enrolled.
Changed the title from 'A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION' to 'A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 26-112' with updated formatting and date (December 2, 2025) to reflect official enrollment.
Floor votes · Council Dec 2, 2025
How they voted
13–0
Passed
Total votes 13
Dec 2, 2025
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Democratic11
100% Yea
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Independent2
100% Yea
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Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (13-0)
council
Oct 26, 2025
Introduced
CER26-0112 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
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Phil Mendelson
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