Governor Cox orders flags to half-staff for Dolly Parton

Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has ordered the United States and Utah flags to be flown at half-staff at all state facilities in recognition of the passing of Dolly Parton. The order extends the lowering through sunset on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation.

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Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has ordered the flags of the United States of America and the state of Utah to be flown at half-staff at all state facilities in recognition of the passing of Dolly Parton.

The order extends a previously announced half-staff period. Flags that had been scheduled to remain lowered until sunset on Friday, August 28, 2026, are now to stay at half-staff through sunset on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, in accordance with the Presidential Proclamation.

Private citizens, businesses, and other organizations throughout Utah are invited to join in the recognition. The order applies to all state facilities in Utah, rather than a narrower set of counties, cities, or buildings.

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Last reviewed September 25, 2026