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Governor Cox Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Recognition of Dolly Parton

By utahpolicy.com · August 26, 2026 · 1 min read
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Following a Presidential Proclamation, 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.

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