WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, the resolution honoring U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe introduced by U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) unanimously passed in the Senate. This resolution formally recognizes their service and sacrifice and expresses the United States Senate’s support for these two heroes and their families. The resolution also highlights Sarah and Andrew’s paths to military service and how both service members have worked in and out of uniform to better their communities and their country.
“I am proud that our resolution honoring Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe passed in the Senate unanimously. Sarah and Andrew represent the very best of West Virginia and this nation, and I’m grateful to my colleagues for standing with us as we recognize their service, strength, and sense of duty,” Senator Capito said.
“I am proud to join Senator Capito in introducing a resolution honoring Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe. Its unanimous passage affirms that they and their families are not alone — the U.S. Senate stands firmly with them. I am grateful to our colleagues for coming together to recognize these heroes with the respect and gratitude they deserve,” Senator Justice said.
Read the resolution here.
Watch Senator Capito’s floor speech on Sarah Beckstrom and Andew here and her remarks at the Republican leadership press conference here.
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