A Resolution designating February 3, 2025, as "Four Chaplains Day" in Pennsylvania.
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Overview
This resolution designates February 3, 2025, as "Four Chaplains Day" in Pennsylvania. It honors the memory of four chaplains – George L. Fox, Alexander D. Goode, John P. Washington, and Clark V. Poling – who bravely sacrificed their lives while assisting passengers on the U.S. Army Transport Dorchester during World War II. The resolution also recognizes the ongoing efforts of the Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation and the legacy of Lieutenant Goode, who is honored with an elementary school named after him in York County.
Key provisions
- Designates February 3, 2025, as "Four Chaplains Day" in Pennsylvania.
- Honors the sacrifice and selflessness of the Four Chaplains.
- Recognizes the Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation.
- Acknowledges the dedication of Lieutenant Goode and his school in York County.
Who is affected
- Residents of Pennsylvania
- The Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation
- York County residents
Notable changes
- Establishes a specific day of recognition for the Four Chaplains' legacy.
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