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Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a true daughter of Tennessee, Dolly Parton—a woman who needs no introduction.
Locust Ridge in Sevier County. She never forgot where she came from. Her music told the truth about hard work, faith, and family, and that truth is why the whole world fell in love with Dolly.
But it was her heart that made her a legend back home. She rebuilt the community after the wildfires in 2016 that tore through Sevier County. She opened doors for children to learn to read through her Imagination Library. She supported healthcare and research for Tennessee families. She protected the mountains that she loved. Most people will know her theme park that is in the district called Dollywood.
My prayers are with her family and everyone who loved her. The Tennessee delegation is committed to ensuring that her legacy is remembered for generations to come.
Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Cohen), my colleague.
Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, this is my first opportunity to serve as the dean of the Tennessee delegation, and it didn't come too soon. Time is running out.
representative we ever had. She never looked down on anybody. She had a big heart. Whenever there was a tragedy or somebody in need, she came forward and wanted it to be anonymous. She was a good human being, and she had a beautiful voice.
seventies in Laurel Canyon when the Eagles and others were getting together. He told me about Dolly being out there, and that is where she got to know Linda Ronstadt and others. He said she had such a beautiful voice, and she did.
Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Mr. Speaker, she was a funny lady. She had a lot of quick sayings—and I won't go into that—but we lost an icon, not just to us in Tennessee but to the world.
Mr. Speaker, I ask that the House now observe a moment of silence in her memory.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will all Members and those in the gallery please rise for a moment of silence.