Commissioner Sid Miller Mourns Loss of American Icon Dolly Parton

AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today mourned the passing of country music icon Dolly Parton, remembering a legendary entertainer whose music, faith, generosity, and unmistakable spirit touched generations of Americans and earned her a special place in the hearts of Texans.

The following statement may be attributed to Commissioner Miller:

“Texas may not have been Dolly Parton’s home, but we sure loved her like she was one of our own. Dolly left an indelible mark on the people of the Lone Star State and on generations of Texas musicians who followed her lead.

Dolly represented everything we admire in Texas: faith, hard work, independence, generosity, grace, and never forgetting where you came from. She proved a country girl could conquer the world without ever losing touch with her kindness, her roots, or her people. Through her unstoppable charity, commitment to early childhood literacy, and endless generosity, Dolly truly loved her neighbor. She lifted rural America, inspired millions, and stood as a shining example of the American spirit.

Texas has lost a great friend, and America has lost a national treasure. God bless Dolly Parton. She was truly one of a kind.”

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