A Resolution designating February 3, 2026, as "Four Chaplains Day" in Pennsylvania.
SR 217 is a commemorative resolution designating February 3, 2026, as "Four Chaplains Day" in Pennsylvania. It honors the sacrifice of four Army chaplains - George Fox, Alexander Goode, John Washington, and Clark Poling - who gave their lives to save others during a WWII ship sinking in 1943. The resolution recognizes their selflessness without creating new legal requirements or affecting specific groups. It serves as a symbolic observance to commemorate their legacy, as noted in Pennsylvania's legislative record.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2026
Last action Jan 30, 2026
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Jan 30, 2026
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Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
upper
1 primary · 15 co-sponsors
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Legislator
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P
Kristin Phillips-Hill
RRepublican
Co
Dan Laughlin
RRepublican
Co
Dave Argall
RRepublican
Co
Dawn Keefer
RRepublican
Co
Devlin Robinson
RRepublican
Co
Doug Mastriano
RRepublican
Co
Elder Vogel
RRepublican
Co
Joe Pittman
RRepublican
Co
John Kane
DDemocratic
Co
Judy Ward
RRepublican
Co
Lisa Baker
RRepublican
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