Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 3, 2026, as Four Chaplains Day in the State of New York

This resolution requests Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating February 3, 2026, as "Four Chaplains Day" in New York State. It commemorates the 83rd anniversary of the 1943 sinking of the U.S. Army transport Dorchester, honoring four chaplains of different faiths who gave their life jackets to soldiers and died together. The resolution recognizes their interfaith heroism and the historical significance of the event, including their posthumous military awards. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.