(Belfair, WA) On Saturday, October 10th, the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group’s Salmon Center will honor the legacy of Billy Frank Jr., by inducting him into the Wild Salmon Hall of Fame. Billy Frank Jr.’s son, Willie Frank, will be accepting the award on his behalf.
The inductees to the Wild Salmon Hall of Fame are chosen for their contributions to saving wild salmon populations throughout the Northwest. Billy Frank Jr. fought his entire life to preserving salmon. From his activism that helped lead to the 1974’s Boldt Decision to his work as chairman of the Northwest Fisheries Commission, Billy fought for healthy streams, restoring estuaries, removing blockages, and most importantly, protecting and sustaining the Northwest Culture and way of life.
“We can’t overstate how long lasting his legacy will be. He pushed the state when he needed to push the state. And he reminded the state when it needed reminding. His legacy is going to be with us for generations. My grandkids are going to benefit from his work.” –Governor Jay Inslee
The event, which will be taking place at the Kitsap Conference Center, will include hors d’oeurves during a Northwestthemed art show featuring local artists Amy Burnett and Ken Lundemo. The art pieces will be available to purchase, and a portion of each sale will benefit the Salmon Center. Dinner will be served at 7:00pm and an auction will take place during this part of the evening as well. The auction will serve as an opportunity for event attendees to bid on special needs that the Salmon Center depends on in order to “stay the course” that Billy Frank Jr. has paved for us. The proceeds from the auction will help fund projects such as youth-summer programs, summer chum and steelhead research, and undergraduate internships, along with a number of other underfunded needs of the Salmon Center.
Tickets for this event can be reserved for $100 per plate at www.pnwsalmoncenter.org/wshf For additional information please contact Beth Gizzi at 360) 275-3575 ext. 10 or beth@pnwsalmoncenter.org
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