This Senate resolution formally honors the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, the Tennessee-born singer-songwriter and philanthropist who died on August 25, 2026, at age 80. It commemorates her achievements in music, including hit songs like "Jolene" and "9 to 5," as well as her extensive charitable work, particularly through the Dollywood Foundation and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which has distributed free books to millions of children worldwide since 1995. The resolution also recognizes her contributions to healthcare and medical research in Tennessee, wildlife conservation efforts at Dollywood, and disaster relief work following events like the 2016 Sevier County wildfires and 2024 Hurricane Helene. As a symbolic measure, the resolution carries no funding or binding legal requirements; it simply expresses the Senate's condolences to her family and community while encouraging Americans to carry forward her example of generosity and service. It affects no specific policy or program but serves as an official congressional tribute to a prominent public figure.