H.Res. 1507
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.
Summary:
• The House of Representatives mourns the passing of Dolly Parton on August 25, 2026, at age 80, and honors her life and legacy of contributions to music, philanthropy, literacy, education, health, conservation, and culture
• The resolution recognizes her Dollywood Foundation and Imagination Library program, which provided free books to children from birth to age 5 regardless of family income, ultimately distributing over 100,000,000 books
• The resolution acknowledges her broader philanthropic work, including disaster relief, wildlife conservation, and medical research donations totaling millions of dollars directed toward Tennessee communities
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• The resolution recognizes her Dollywood Foundation and Imagination Library program, which provided free books to children from birth to age 5 regardless of family income, ultimately distributing over 100,000,000 books
• The resolution acknowledges her broader philanthropic work, including disaster relief, wildlife conservation, and medical research donations totaling millions of dollars directed toward Tennessee communities
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