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NY K00066

NY K00066
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 3, 2025, as Four Chaplains Day in the State of New York


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Introduced
01/31/2025
In Committee
01/31/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
02/03/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/03/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 3, 2025, as Four Chaplains Day in the State of New York

AI Summary

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 3, 2025, as Four Chaplains Day in New York, honoring four military chaplains who heroically sacrificed their lives during World War II when the U.S. Army transport Dorchester was torpedoed in the North Atlantic in 1943. The chaplains—Lieutenant George L. Fox (Methodist), Lieutenant Alexander D. Goode (Jewish), Lieutenant John P. Washington (Catholic), and Lieutenant Clark V. Poling (Dutch Reformed)—are remembered for their extraordinary act of selflessness, removing their own life jackets and giving them to other soldiers when the ship's supply was exhausted, ultimately going down with the ship while offering prayers and encouragement. Lieutenant Goode, who was born in Brooklyn, was one of the four, and each chaplain was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart and Distinguished Service Cross. The resolution highlights their unique demonstration of interfaith unity and love for their fellow humans, noting that a special memorial chapel in Philadelphia and a congressional medal were created to commemorate their heroism. By passing this resolution, the legislative body seeks to ensure these chaplains' remarkable story of sacrifice and brotherhood is remembered and honored.

Sponsors (32)

Last Action

adopted (on 02/03/2025)

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