NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)September 2, 2026Hillsborough
California designates September 25 as 'Dolly Parton Day' via SB 931
California state legislators approved SB 931, which officially establishes September 25 as 'Dolly Parton Day' to honor the singer and philanthropist's career and social contributions. The date was selected as a reference to her hit song '9 to 5'.
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The bill creates an annual state-recognized day of observance in California to honor the legacy of Dolly Parton, specifically highlighting her philanthropic work in childhood literacy.
Key Facts
- California officially designated September 25 as 'Dolly Parton Day' through the passage of SB 931.
- The date September 25 was chosen as a reference to Dolly Parton's song '9 to 5'.
- The bill was co-sponsored by Senators Shannon Grove and John Laird.
- The recognition honors Parton's career in music and her philanthropic work, particularly the 'Imagination Library' program.
- The 'Imagination Library' provides free books to children, including bilingual options in English and Spanish.
- Approximately 182,000 children in California currently participate in the Imagination Library program.
Who's Mentioned
personDolly Parton“Singer, songwriter, and philanthropist honored by the bill.”personShannon Grove“Republican Senator from Bakersfield who co-sponsored SB 931.”personJohn Laird“Democratic Senator from Santa Cruz who co-sponsored SB 931.”other182,000“Number of children in California currently participating in the Imagination Libr”