Pennsylvania SR217 designates February 3, 2026, as "Four Chaplains Day" in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania SR217 honors the legacy of four Army chaplains who sacrificed their lives during the sinking of the United States Army Transport Dorchester on February 3, 1943. The resolution designates February 3, 2026, as "Four Chaplains Day" in Pennsylvania, recognizing the selflessness of Lieutenants George L. Fox, Alexander D. Goode, John P. Washington, and Clark V. Poling. The Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation in Philadelphia continues to honor their legacy by recognizing exemplary service in communities.
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