A Resolution designating February 3, 2026, as "Four Chaplains Day" in Pennsylvania.
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- Passed House
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- Became Law
Overview
This resolution designates February 3, 2026, as "Four Chaplains Day" in Pennsylvania. It honors the memory of four U.S. Army chaplains who bravely sacrificed their lives during World War II while assisting passengers on the torpedoed ship, the U.S. Army Transport Dorchester. The resolution also recognizes the ongoing efforts of the Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation and the legacy of Lieutenant Goode, whose elementary school in York County bears his name.
Key provisions
- Designates February 3, 2026, as "Four Chaplains Day" in Pennsylvania.
- Honors the sacrifice and selflessness of Lieutenants Fox, Goode, Washington, and Poling.
- Acknowledges the events surrounding the sinking of the U.S. Army Transport Dorchester in 1943.
- Recognizes the ongoing work of the Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation.
- Highlights the dedication of Lieutenant Goode through the naming of an elementary school in York County.
Who is affected
- Residents of Pennsylvania
- The Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation
- The York City School District
- The families of the Four Chaplains
Notable changes
- None – This is a resolution designating a specific day for remembrance.
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Cosponsors
Christine Tartaglione
Daniel Laughlin
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