The 136th General Assembly of Ohio has passed a concurrent resolution urging Congress to recognize U.S. troops who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992. The resolution highlights the significant role these military members played during their deployment, which included training and supporting the Honduran military, as well as engaging in civil actions that promoted democratic values. It emphasizes that U.S. troops faced hostile conditions, experienced imminent danger, and some even lost their lives or were injured due to terrorist activities during their service.

The resolution calls for Congress to award an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, or a similar honor, to recognize the contributions and sacrifices of these service members in a hostile environment. The Ohio General Assembly expresses its commitment to acknowledging the bravery of military personnel and seeks to ensure that those who served in Honduras receive the recognition they deserve. The resolution will be communicated to key congressional leaders and the media to raise awareness of this issue.