This resolution commemorates the 82nd anniversary of the heroic actions of four Chaplains—George Fox, Alexander Goode, Clark Poling, and John Washington—who sacrificed their lives during World War II aboard the SS Dorchester. On February 3, 1943, the troop ship was torpedoed by a German U-Boat while en route to support Allied forces in Greenland, leading to chaos as survivors sought safety. Amidst the panic, the Chaplains selflessly distributed their own life jackets to others, ultimately perishing alongside 670 others in the tragedy.

In recognition of their bravery, numerous memorials have been established, including a stained glass window in the Pentagon Chapel and the Four Chaplains' Medal, which was posthumously awarded by Congress in 1960. The resolution calls for the State of Rhode Island to honor the memory of these four men of God and directs the Secretary of State to transmit certified copies of the resolution to relevant officials, ensuring that their legacy of sacrifice and heroism is remembered.