Introduced
December 18, 2025
Ms. Ernst (for herself and Mr. Grassley) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
A resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of United States Army Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard and United States Army Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, who were killed in action in Palmyra, Syria, in a targeted assault against United States service members on December 13, 2025.
- (1) honors the memory, service, and sacrifice of United States Army Sergeant William Nathaniel “Nate” Howard for his dedicated service to his State and to his country as a member of the Iowa Army National Guard;
- (2) honors the memory, service, and sacrifice of United States Army Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar for his dedicated service to his State and to his country as a member of the Iowa Army National Guard;
- (3) extends its sympathies, gratitude, and support to the families of Sergeant Howard and Sergeant Torres-Tovar, and to all others affected by this attack;
- (4) honors the bravery and professionalism of the National Guard members and partner forces who responded under fire and cared for the wounded;
- (5) expresses profound gratitude for the swift actions of the United States and allied personnel on the scene who engaged the attacker and prevented further loss of life;