Memorials, Recognition - Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, 30th anniversary -

HJR 86 is a commemorative resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor the 30th anniversary of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. The resolution recognizes the program's founding in 1995, its distribution of over 260 million books to children nationwide (including all 50 U.S. states and several countries), and its role in promoting early childhood literacy. It specifically highlights the program's focus on providing free, age-appropriate books from birth to age five and its documented positive impact on children's reading skills and kindergarten readiness. This resolution serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation for Dolly Parton's philanthropy and the program's widespread educational benefits.