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PROCLAMATION
Recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility: March 31, 2026
Transgender Day of Visibility honors the memory, resilience, and courage of
transgender people in Columbia Heights and around the world.
This annual day provides an opportunity for transgender, non -binary, and gender -
nonconforming individuals and their allies to raise awareness about the challenges they
face, while also recognizing their strength, contributions, and vibrant presence in our
community.
Transgender community members experience disproportionately high levels of
discrimination, violence, unemployment, and barriers to healthcare. These inequities
must be addressed through action, policy, and unwavering support.
This day is a time to recognize, uplift, and celebrate transgender, gender non-
conforming, and non -binary individuals who enrich our city with their talents,
leadership, and advocacy. Columbia Heights honors and appreciates those who work
tirelessly for equity and justice, ensuring that all people —regardless of gender identity
or expression —are treated with dignity, respect, and love.
Columbia Heights strives to be a city that actively supports, embraces, and uplifts our
transgender community, affirming that everyone deserves to live authentically and
without fear.
Now, therefore, I, AmAda Marquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia Heights, do hereby
proclaim March 31, 2026, as TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY in Columbia
Heights and encourage all residents to celebrate, support, and stand in solidarity with
our transgender community.
Rachel jamesc6ouncil President
March 23, 2026