COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued a formal proclamation ordering that all U.S. and state flags across Ohio be flown at half-staff to honor the life and legacy of country music legend Dolly Parton.
The official executive order, signed on August 25, 2026, takes effect immediately and applies to all public buildings and grounds throughout the state. Flags will remain lowered until sunset on September 1, 2026.
“In honor of the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, I hereby proclaim… that the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio shall be flown at half-staff,” Governor DeWine stated in the official directive.
Executive Order Summary
- Action: United States and State of Ohio flags lowered to half-staff.
- Scope: All public buildings and grounds throughout the State of Ohio.
- Issuance Date: August 25, 2026.
- Duration: Effective immediately through sunset on September 1, 2026.
- Authority: Signed from the Office of the Governor in Columbus, Ohio.
The statewide tribute comes as leaders and fans across the country honor the memory, cultural impact, and massive philanthropic legacy of the late icon following her passing in Nashville.
