Governor Matt Meyer orders flags to half-staff in honor of Dolly Parton

Governor Matt Meyer orders the American and Delaware flags flown at half-staff at all state buildings and facilities for one week, beginning today, August 25, 2026, as a mark of respect for Dolly Parton’s life and legacy.

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In accordance with President Trump’s order and as a mark of respect for the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, Governor Matt Meyer has ordered that both the American and Delaware flags be flown at half-staff.

The directive applies to all state buildings and facilities.

The half-staff period is for one week, beginning today, August 25, 2026.

The source states the lowering is connected to President Trump’s order and frames the action as honoring Dolly Parton’s life and legacy, with the flags lowered for the full one-week period described in the notification.

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Last reviewed August 26, 2026