AR66UNOFFICIAL ASSEMBLYCOPY 26 RS BR 2559 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION No.urging the United States Congress to support efforts to issue an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, or similar recognition of having served in an area of hostility, to all United States servicemembers who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992.

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andSection Whereas,1. United States troops experienced hostile fire and imminent danger, and at least one service member received a purple heart because of terrorist activity;

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       1.    This House urges Congress to issue an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, or similar recognition of having served in an area of hostility, to all United States troops who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992.

       2.    Copies of this resolution, as filed with the Secretary of State, shall be transmitted by the Clerk of the General Assembly to the Majority and Minority Leaders of the United States Senate, the Speaker and Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives, and each member of Congress elected from this State.

STATEMENT        This Assembly resolution urges Congress to issue an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, or similar recognition of having served in an area of hostility, to all United States troops who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992.

       New Jersey believes that all service members should be respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements, and be recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great country.

     The United States military maintained a presence in Honduras throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, offering training, providing combat support, and conducting military exercises with the host nation.  The presence of the United States troops served as a deterrent to aggression in the region and as a means of support for democratic values through civil action in Honduran communities.  United States troops experienced hostile fire and imminent danger, and at least one service member received a purple heart because of terrorist activity.       United States service members lost their lives while in Honduras due to terrorist activity and hazardous circumstances.  This House believes all service members who serve or have served in hostile environments should be appropriately recognized.  This House believes it fitting and appropriate for Congress to recognize all United States troops who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992 by the issuance of an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, or similar recognition.