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Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A Resolution designating February 3, 2026, as "Four Chaplains Day" in Pennsylvania.
AI Summary
This resolution designates February 3, 2026, as "Four Chaplains Day" in Pennsylvania to honor the heroic sacrifice of four Army chaplains—Lieutenants George L. Fox, Alexander D. Goode, John P. Washington, and Clark V. Poling—who gave their own life jackets and ultimately their lives to save others when their troop transport ship, the Dorchester, was torpedoed by a German U-boat in the North Atlantic on February 3, 1943. Despite being ineligible for the Medal of Honor, their bravery was recognized with a posthumous Special Medal for Heroism, and their legacy is continued through organizations like the Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation, which recognizes exemplary community service, and by naming schools and holding annual gatherings in their honor.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (16)
Kristin Phillips-Hill (R)*,
Dave Argall (R),
Lisa Baker (R),
Michele Brooks (R),
Wayne Fontana (D),
Scott Hutchinson (R),
John Kane (D),
Dawn Keefer (R),
Dan Laughlin (R),
Doug Mastriano (R),
Joe Pittman (R),
Devlin Robinson (R),
Lynda Schlegel-Culver (R),
Tina Tartaglione (D),
Elder Vogel (R),
Judy Ward (R),
Last Action
Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations (on 01/30/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sr217 |
| BillText | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/SR0217/PN1409 |
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