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Governor Bill Lee announced the tribute to Parton, honouring "her lifetime of achievement, service, and positive impact” in coordination with the country music legend's 80th birthday, which falls on the same day. The state leader's official notice of Dolly Parton Day, published by the Tennessee Department of State reads, ”Dolly Parton, born on 19 January, 1946, is a native Tennessean whose extraordinary life and career have brought pride to the State of Tennessee.” The proclamation highlights the star's accomplishments, both professional and philanthropic, and how she's affected the lives of Tennesseans.