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House agrees to resolution honoring West Virginia National Guard members shot in D.C.
Summary
The House unanimously agreed to a resolution recognizing Specialist Sarah Beckstrom (who died) and Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolf (recovering) after a shooting in Washington, D.C., with members offering condolences and prayers for families and first responders.
The House unanimously agreed to H.Res. 923 on Dec. 15, a resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolf, who were shot in Washington, D.C.
Members across the aisle offered condolences and recollections. "Specialist Beckstrom was 20 years old at the time of her passing," a sponsor said, recounting her service and civilian work at a behavioral‑health clinic. Members described Wolf's recovery progress and thanked first responders and medical teams.
The resolution recognizes their service and memorializes their sacrifice; the House agreed to the resolution under suspension of the rules.
