NJ AR206

Urges Congress to issue the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal or similar recognition to all U.S. troops who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992

U.S. military personnel in Honduras during this period provided training, combat support, and conducted joint military exercises while serving as a deterrent to regional aggression

Service members experienced hostile fire and imminent danger, with at least one receiving a Purple Heart due to terrorist activity and others losing their lives

Copies of the resolution would be sent to congressional leadership and all New Jersey members of Congress

Sponsored by Assemblyman Sean T. Kean (District 30, Monmouth and Ocean counties)