California establishes Dolly Parton Day to honor the singer's legacy
加州設立多莉·芭頓日，以紀念這位歌手的傳奇貢獻
更新於: 2026年9月26日 上午04:50
California has officially designated September 25 as Dolly Parton Day, a new annual state observance to honor the legendary singer, songwriter, and philanthropist.
加州已正式將 9 月 25 日定為「桃莉·巴頓日」，作為一項新的年度州紀念日，以致敬這位傳奇歌手、詞曲作家及慈善家。
The legislation, Senate Bill 931, received bipartisan support and was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom to celebrate not only Parton's musical career but also her immense dedication to charitable causes.
該項立法（參議院第 931 號法案）獲得了兩黨的支持，並由州長加文·紐森 簽署，目的不僅是慶祝巴頓的音樂生涯，亦表彰她對慈善事業的巨大貢獻。
A primary focus of the day is recognizing the success of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which has gifted millions of books to children across 45 California counties.
該紀念日的主要焦點在於認可「桃莉·巴頓想像圖書館」的成就，該項目已為加州 45 個郡的兒童贈送了數百萬本書籍。
Beyond literacy, the day encourages Californians to reflect on Parton’s enduring legacy of kindness, humility, and advocacy for inclusivity.
除了推廣讀寫能力外，該紀念日也鼓勵加州人反思巴頓在友善、謙遜以及倡導包容性方面所留下的不朽精神。
The inaugural celebration in September 2026 saw various community events and storytimes held across the state, ensuring that Parton’s values continue to inspire future generations.
2026 年 9 月的首屆慶祝活動中，全州各地舉辦了各式社區活動與說故事時間，確保巴頓的價值觀能持續啟發後代。
Through this annual observance, California honors a woman whose life work left an indelible mark on both culture and the lives of young readers.
透過這項年度紀念活動，加州向一位畢生事業對文化及年輕讀者生活產生深遠影響的女性致敬。
