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Pierce County proclaims March 9 "Billy Frank Jr. Day," family and tribal officials reflect on his legacy
Pierce County Council · February 24, 2026
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Summary
The Pierce County Council and executive proclaimed March 9, 2026 as Billy Frank Jr. Day; Willie Frank and Andrew Strobel highlighted Frank's leadership in the treaty fishing rights movement and ongoing tribal-state collaboration on fisheries and stewardship.
Pierce County read a proclamation Feb. 24 designating March 9, 2026 as Billy Frank Jr. Day, honoring the Nisqually leader whose activism helped secure tribal fishing rights and reshaped natural-resource management across the Pacific Northwest.
Vice Chair Herrera read the proclamation into the record, noting the 1974 Boldt…
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