 New York is the wonderland for LGBTQ people, but we have to have to continue being that beacon for the rest of the country. The troubles facing this community, the discrimination, the violence, those are often discussed. This particular week and this time now is a call to action to focus on the solutions. Each generation of transgender people is fighting for the next. So the kids out there who are worried just know that there's people like me who are out here fighting for you every day. I was an activist before coming into government and people in my community, the communities I worked with, transgender, non-conforming, non-binary, they didn't really trust the government. But I also think it's so important for transgender, non-conforming and non-binary people to actually be in this government to show that we can get things done and be that bridge between the community and the ability to solve problems. Policy makers, decision makers in government are regularly making decisions and actions that impact the TGNC and the community. And so therefore it's essential that TGNC and the people are represented in this group. We have an opportunity to make an impact right now. The administration is unambiguous and clear and vocal in their support. Not only vocal, but also in their actions. So that gives me a voice to make the changes that people like me need to be able to come to work and feel safe and included and prosperous. It is important to honor those who pass by honoring the living and those who are continuing this fight because it's important that we remember what fuels our fight to seek efforts in justice. It is my right here at City Commissions to make sure that no one is discriminated against and that everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Not just for trans awareness week, not just for T-Door, but all the days of the year. I'm Ronno Percelli, Senior Policy Advisor with the NYC Unity Project in the Mayor's Office of Equity and I use they, them, pronoun. My name is Jara Mel Cohn. I am a GPS Field Support Administrator for the Department of Sanitation. My pronouns are she, her. My name is Tabata Gonzalez. My pronouns are she, her, and hers. And I'm the Associate Human Rights Specialist here at New York City Commissions on Human Rights. I'm also the transgender liaison. I'm Andy Bowen. I go by she and her. I'm a transgender woman. I work in the Office of the Chief Housing Officer and I'm a mom. We're here, we're queer, and we're here to make life better for people and show the way.