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California establishes Dolly Parton Day to honor late country music icon

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill requiring California governors to annually proclaim Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day, honoring the late country music star’s contributions to music, literacy and philanthropy.

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Sept. 25 now legally Dolly Parton DayFor all her service and devotion, Dolly Parton will get way more than just than a promotion. She'll be getting her own day. Such became the case Sunday when Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill establishing Sept. 25 -- the day, 9-2-5 -- as Dolly Parton Day in the state of California.

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California establishes Dolly Parton Day on Sept. 25Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation to honor the Queen of Country in California on a day — 9-2-5 — that references her chart-topping song from the hit 1980 movie of the same name, "9 to 5."

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