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Pierce County proclaims March 9 as Billy Frank Jr. Day, honors tribal fishing rights legacy
Summary
The Pierce County Council and Executive issued a proclamation recognizing Billy Frank Jr.'s role in tribal fishing rights and regional fisheries co-management, and council members reflected on his legacy and its local importance.
The Pierce County Council and Executive proclaimed March 9, 2025, as Billy Frank Junior Day in Pierce County, honoring the late tribal leader’s role in securing fishing rights and advancing tribal-state co-management of fisheries.
The proclamation cites the 1974 Boldt decision as a turning point that affirmed the treaty fishing rights of Washington's indigenous tribes and set the…
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