A house RESOLUTION

 

to urge congress to issue an armed forces expeditionary medal, or similar recognition, to all United States troops who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992.

 

Whereas, South Carolina 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; and

 

Whereas, 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; and

 

Whereas, 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; and

 

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

 

Whereas, United States service members lost their lives while in Honduras due to terrorist activity and hazardous circumstances; and

 

Whereas, all service members who serve or have served in hostile environments should be appropriately recognized by the issuance of an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal or similar recognition; and

 

Whereas, it is fitting and appropriate for Congress to recognize all United States troops who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, urge Congress to issue an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, or similar recognition, to all United States troops who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to majority and minority leaders of the United States Senate, the majority and minority leaders of the United States House of Representatives, and to each member of Congress elected from this State.

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