HCR 18: Urge Congress to recognize US troops who served in Honduras
the resolution urges congress to recognize the service of US troops who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992. it acknowledges the presence of US troops in Honduras during this period, which provided training and support to the host nation. the troops faced hostile fire and imminent danger, with at least one receiving a Purple Heart and several losing their lives. the resolution calls for the awarding of an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to these troops for their service in a hostile environment. the resolution is transmitted to relevant leaders and media outlets to raise awareness of the troops' service.
| Sep. 15, 2025 | Introduced and Referred to Committee: Veterans and Military Development |
As Introduced
136th General Assembly
Regular Session
2025-2026
Representatives Mathews, T., Miller, K.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
To urge Congress to recognize United States troops who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF OHIO (THE SENATE CONCURRING):
WHEREAS, The General Assembly has consistently demonstrated its belief that 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 U.S. 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, U.S. troops were equipped with live ammunition and assisted the Honduran military in training and combat support; and
WHEREAS, U.S. troops in Honduras experienced hostile fire and imminent danger; and
WHEREAS, At least one U.S. service member received a Purple Heart because of terrorist activity in Honduras; and
WHEREAS, U.S. troops lost their lives while in Honduras due to terrorist activity and hazardous circumstances; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the 136th General Assembly of the State of Ohio, urge Congress to issue an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, or similar recognition for having served in an area of hostility, to all U.S. troops who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit duly authenticated copies of this resolution to the majority and minority leaders of the U.S. Senate, the majority and minority leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives, each member of the Ohio congressional delegation, and to the news media of Ohio.