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H.Res. 1507

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Honoring the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, a daughter of Tennessee whose extraordinary contributions to music, philanthropy, literacy, education, health, conservation, and culture enriched the lives of countless Americans.
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Latest Action · September 2, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced
September 2, 2026
Cosponsors (8)
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This is a commemorative resolution honoring Dolly Parton following her death on August 25, 2026, at age 80. The resolution celebrates her extraordinary contributions to American music, including iconic songs like "Jolene," "Coat of Many Colors," and "9 to 5," as well as her extensive philanthropic work throughout Tennessee and beyond. It recognizes her major charitable initiatives, including Dollywood theme park, the Imagination Library which distributed over 100 million free books to children, healthcare donations to support pediatric research and women's services, and disaster relief efforts after the 2016 Sevier County wildfires and Hurricane Helene in 2024. The resolution expresses the House's condolences to her family and encourages Americans to honor her legacy by continuing her example of service, kindness, and commitment to community. As a commemorative resolution, this legislation carries no budget or programmatic requirements.

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