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AssemblywomanBurnsDocument FantasiaPath:         SYNOPSIS      Urges Congress to issue Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, or similar recognition, to United States troops who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992.

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 Now,     therefore, 1.     ThisBe Houseit urgesresolved Congressby tothe issueHouse an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, or similar recognition of havingRepresentatives: served in an area of hostility, to all United States troops who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992.

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     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.