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.

Honoring Dolly Parton's life and charitable legacy. This resolution would commemorate her death on August 25, 2026 at age 80 and celebrate her contributions to music, literacy, health, conservation, and disaster relief. It highlights the Dollywood Foundation and the Imagination Library that mails free books to children birth to five, the Buddy Program that rewards school completion, and philanthropy such as the My People Fund which distributed more than $12 million and donations to medical research. It urges Americans to follow her example.