Hays County proclaims Sept. 25, 2026, 'Dolly Parton Day'
September 08, 2026 | Hays County, Texas
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The Hays County Commissioners Court adopted a proclamation declaring Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, as "Dolly Parton Day in Hays County," citing Parton's national philanthropy and the Imagination Library literacy program.
Cynthia Melanzi, assistant county clerk, urged the court to adopt the proclamation and framed it as an opportunity to promote reading among children. "This resolution asks us to honor Dolly by reading with a child, helping a neighbor, supporting a working family," she said.
Angie Younger, founder of Bridges of Literature, told the court the Imagination Library model "places free books into the hands of children from birth to age 5" and said the proclamation would encourage community reading events.
The court took a roll-call vote and approved the resolution. Court members invited proponents to a photo with the adopted proclamation.
Cynthia Melanzi, assistant county clerk, urged the court to adopt the proclamation and framed it as an opportunity to promote reading among children. "This resolution asks us to honor Dolly by reading with a child, helping a neighbor, supporting a working family," she said.
Angie Younger, founder of Bridges of Literature, told the court the Imagination Library model "places free books into the hands of children from birth to age 5" and said the proclamation would encourage community reading events.
The court took a roll-call vote and approved the resolution. Court members invited proponents to a photo with the adopted proclamation.
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