Pennsylvania HR619: A Resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "Dolly Parton Day" in Pennsylvania.

What the bill says

A resolution Designating September 25, 2026, as "Dolly Parton Day" in Pennsylvania.

From the introduced text, September 18, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Designating September 25, 2026, as "Dolly Parton Day" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, Dolly Parton was a singer, songwriter, musician, producer, actress, playwright, author, businesswoman and philanthropist, whose seven-decade career made her one of the most influential figures in American music and popular culture; and WHEREAS, Born January 19, 1946, in Locust Ridge, Tennessee, Dolly Parton grew up in the Appalachian Mountains as 1 of 12 children in a family that struggled financially; and WHEREAS, Dolly Parton, throughout her songwriting and career, drew from her working-class upbringing and Appalachian roots; and WHEREAS, Dolly Parton became one of the most celebrated songwriters in American music, writing enduring songs such as "Jolene," "Coat of Many Colors," "9 to 5" and "I Will Always Love You"; and WHEREAS, Dolly Parton's songwriting brought stories of family, poverty, work, love, loss, resilience and aspiration to audiences around the world, transforming personal experiences and working-class life into music that resonated across generations; and WHEREAS, Dolly Parton helped expand opportunities for women in country music and established herself as an artist with extraordinary creative and business independence, including the founding of her own record label; and WHEREAS, Dolly Parton crossed artistic boundaries throughout her career, bringing her distinctive voice and songwriting to country, pop, bluegrass, gospel, rock, film, television and theater; and WHEREAS, Dolly Parton expanded her …

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Sponsors

• Benjamin Waxman (D, 182) · primary sponsor
• Mazzocco, Jen (D, 42)
• Jeanne McNeill (D, 133)
• Nancy Guenst (D, 152)
• Christopher Pielli (D, 156)
• DEASY JR., DANIEL J. (D, 027)
• Jessica Benham (D, 36)
• Keith Greiner (R, 43)
• Eddie Pashinski (D, 121)
• Emily Kinkead (D, 20)
• Jared Solomon (D, 202)
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)

Latest actions

1. September 18, 2026: Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Sept. 18, 2026

Common questions

What is HR619?

HR619 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "Dolly Parton Day" in Pennsylvania.

What does HR619 do?

In its own words: A resolution Designating September 25, 2026, as "Dolly Parton Day" in Pennsylvania.

What is the status of HR619?

In committee as of September 18, 2026. Latest action: Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Sept. 18, 2026 (September 18, 2026).

Who sponsored HR619?

Benjamin Waxman (D, 182), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR619?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr619