Chairman’s Report
Billy Williams investiture
It was an honor to be asked and a great
pleasure for me to speak at the investi-
ture of Billy Williams. President Trump
appointed Williams, with the appointment
approved by the U.S. Senate, as Oregon’s
U.S. attorney.
The room was packed with well-
wishers, judges and police officers from
various entities as well as family and
friends. Williams spoke of his past work
experiences prior to going to law school
and also spoke about his work with Tribes
in Oregon.
His success is credited to his ability
to listen and his personal approach to
issues that are brought forward. He and
his office understand and support Tribal
sovereignty. We are lucky to have him as
Oregon’s U.S. attorney.
ing seniors from various Salem schools
received an eagle feather to honor their
accomplishments.
Council benefits
Chemawa Indian School
graduation
I attended the Chemawa Indian
School graduation in May. Congratula-
tions to 70 graduating seniors. The audi-
torium was packed to capacity. Parents and
families traveled a great distance to attend
the ceremony.
I gave the keynote address at the
Salem-Keizer Indian Education Eagle
Feather ceremony. More than 60 graduat-
Tribal Council was thankful that
the membership approved an increase in
hourly pay for Tribal Council members.
Along with the increase in pay, voters
approved that council members be entitled
to fringe benefits.
Most of you know that Tribal Councils
are not able to contribute to Social Secu-
rity, so the years spent on council have no
retirement contributions.
The fringe benefit that council has
attained includes life insurance, medical,
dental and vision coverage if you do not
have OHP, Medicare or third-party insur-
ance. Dependents can be covered only if
purchased by the member who is covered.
Memorial Day Ceremony
Memorial Day was commemorated in
Siletz at the Paul Washington Cemetery on
Memorial Day. Denise Kraxberger was the
guest speaker.
She talked about her family and how
she began her service career. She spoke of
friends who served and friends she lost in
the service. We appreciate her sharing the
memories of her life in the service with
those in attendance.
Courtesy photo
Delores Pigsley
We were then served a nice lunch in
the community center. Thank you to the
Culture Committee. The cemetery was
beautifully decorated.
LCIS workshop
Executive Director Karen Quigley
arranged a luncheon and workshop for
Legislative Commission on Indian Ser-
vices members and state managers. It
was an opportunity for the managers to
talk with Tribal representatives about the
importance of consultation and collabora-
tion with Tribes on various issues.
Elders Council Meeting
July 14 • 1-4 p.m.
Billy Williams speaks at his investiture ceremony.
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