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NY K00066
NY K00066Memorializing 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
01/31/2025
In Committee
01/31/2025
01/31/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/03/2025
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)
Joe Angelino (R)*,
Ken Blankenbush (R)*,
Keith Brown (R)*,
Marianne Buttenschon (D)*,
Lester Chang (R)*,
Chris Eachus (D)*,
Mike Fitzpatrick (R)*,
Jodi Giglio (R)*,
Steve Hawley (R)*,
Alicia Hyndman (D)*,
Josh Jensen (R)*,
Paula Kay (D)*,
Charles Lavine (D)*,
Donna Lupardo (D)*,
Brian Maher (R)*,
John McDonald (D)*,
Dave McDonough (R)*,
John Mikulin (R)*,
Angelo Morinello (R)*,
Phil Palmesano (R)*,
Steven Raga (D)*,
Angelo Santabarbara (D)*,
Nader Sayegh (D)*,
Thomas Schiavoni (D)*,
Maryjane Shimsky (D)*,
Jo Anne Simon (D)*,
Robert Smullen (R)*,
Phil Steck (D)*,
Steve Stern (D)*,
Al Stirpe (D)*,
Chris Tague (R)*,
Mary Beth Walsh (R)*,
Last Action
adopted (on 02/03/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K66 |
BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=K00066&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#K00066 |
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