Gov. Cox orders flags at half-staff to honor Dolly Parton following Presidential Proclamation

U.S singer Dolly Parton performs at Glastonbury music festival, England, June 29, 2014.

U.S singer Dolly Parton performs at Glastonbury music festival, England, June 29, 2014. (Jonathan Short, Associated Press)


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SALT LAKE CITY — Gov. Spencer Cox has ordered all U.S. and Utah flags flown at government buildings to be flown at half-staff to honor Dolly Parton.

Country singer and humanitarian Dolly Parton died Tuesday morning. Cox made the announcement later that day, following a Presidential Proclamation, stating flags will remain at half-staff until Tuesday, Sept. 1.

In his announcement, Cox invited private citizens, businesses and other organizations in Utah to also fly their flags at half-staff to honor the singer.

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