25.3047.01000
Sixty-ninth
Legislative Assembly
of North Dakota
Introduced by
Representatives Dockter, Heinert, Martinson, Porter, M. Ruby
Senators Axtman, Bekkedahl, Gerhardt, Meyer
A concurrent resolution urging Congress to recognize United States troops who served in
Honduras from 1981 to 1992.
WHEREAS, the Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly believes military members and veterans
who serve or have served in hostile environments should be recognized; and
WHEREAS, the United States military maintained a presence in Honduras throughout the
1980s and 1990s, providing training 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 were equipped with live ammunition and assisted the
Honduran military in training and combat support; and
WHEREAS, United States troops experienced hostile fire and imminent danger; and
WHEREAS, at least one United States service member received a purple heart because of
terrorist activity; and
WHEREAS, United States troops lost their lives while in Honduras due to terrorist activity
and hazardous circumstances;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, THE
HOUSE CONCURRING THEREIN:
That the Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly 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; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that the Secretary of State forward copies of this resolution
to the 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 the North
Dakota Congressional Delegation.
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