California is giving Dolly Parton the ultimate encore.
Lawmakers have officially declared Sept. 25 “Dolly Parton Day” in the Golden State, honoring the late country music icon and her enormous legacy both on and off the stage, per KSBW.
And the date itself is no coincidence. The annual celebration is a playful wink to Parton’s beloved smash hit “9 to 5.”
Senate Bill 931, authored by state Sens. Shannon Grove, R-Bakersfield, and John Laird, D-Santa Cruz, establishes the special day following Parton’s recent death.
“Dolly Parton brought joy to a lot of people, but her legacy goes well beyond her music,” Laird said.
Among Parton’s most lasting…
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