Bill > HJR0086

This resolution celebrates the 30th anniversary of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a philanthropic program that provides free books to children from birth to age five. Founded in 1995 in Sevier County, Tennessee, the program was inspired by Parton's father's limited reading skills and aims to promote childhood literacy. Initially serving nearly 2,000 local children, the program has since expanded to all fifty U.S. states, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Ireland, with over 260 million books distributed to date. The resolution highlights the program's significant impact, noting that participants are better prepared for kindergarten and score higher on reading comprehension and vocabulary assessments. It also recognizes Parton as a beloved philanthropist who has earned the nickname "The Book Lady" and has contributed to children's education by fostering a lifelong love of reading. The resolution formally celebrates the Imagination Library's achievements and expresses gratitude for Parton's ongoing commitment to supporting children's literacy and learning.

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