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J 335

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 3, 2025, as Four Chaplains Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Rhoads

A ceremonial request urging Governor Hochul to proclaim February 3, 2025, as Four Chaplains Day in New York, with no funding or new programs.

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Bill Summary · J 335

Summary of Bill J 335 — Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 3, 2025, as Four Chaplains Day in the State of New York

Overview

Bill J 335 is a joint resolution introduced in February 2025 that memorializes the Governor of New York to issue a proclamation designating February 3, 2025, as Four Chaplains Day within the state. The measure is ceremonial in nature and does not establish new programs or funding.

Purpose and intent

  • Honor the Four Chaplains who gave their lives during World War II aboard the SS Dorchester in 1943, symbolizing interfaith cooperation, self-sacrifice, and service to others.
  • Encourage statewide observance or recognition of Four Chaplains Day through a gubernatorial proclamation, thereby highlighting themes of interfaith unity and humanitarian aid.

Key provisions

  • The bill would memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 3, 2025, as Four Chaplains Day in New York.
  • As a memorialization, it functions as a formal request or recommendation to the Governor and does not create new duties, mandates, or funding for state agencies.
  • No specific programs, administrative rules, or budget allocations are described in the provided text.

Affected parties and impact

  • Primary government actor: the Governor of New York (Kathy Hochul) to issue the proclamation.
  • General public and civil society: statewide recognition of Four Chaplains Day could lead to ceremonies, educational activities, or commemorations in schools, veterans organizations, faith communities, and public institutions.
  • Fiscal impact: None indicated or intended, as the measure is ceremonial and non-funding.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced: February 7, 2025.
  • Initial action: Referred to the Finance committee (as is customary for resolutions with ceremonial language; the reference here appears twice in the record).
  • February 11, 2025: Reported to the calendar for consideration and subsequently adopted on the same day.
  • Status: Adopted on February 11, 2025.

Sponsor

  • Primary sponsor: Steve Rhoads (sponsor listed as the primary).

Notes

  • J 335 is a commemorative resolution rather than substantive policy legislation. Its effectiveness depends on a gubernatorial proclamation, which would then guide any observance or ceremonies related to Four Chaplains Day in New York.

If you’d like, I can compare this to similar Four Chaplains Day resolutions in other states or provide a short historical context on the Four Chaplains themselves.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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