The Washington State LGBTQ Commission is proud to have requested Governor Bob Ferguson to recognize Transgender Day of Visibility this year. Please use the image and PDF at the bottom of this page to share this proclamation with your family, friends, and community members!
Transgender Day of Visibility Proclamation
WHEREAS, Washington state recognizes that one of its greatest strengths is the diversity of its people and has a long-standing tradition of upholding the dignity of the individual; and
WHEREAS, Washington state supports equal treatment for all people regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and believes in the values of equity and belonging for all people; and
WHEREAS, members of the transgender community contribute to the growing diversity and prosperity of our state; and
WHEREAS, Transgender Day of Visibility was created in 2010 in response to the majority of media attention surrounding transgender individuals being about the violence they face; and
WHEREAS, Transgender Day of Visibility aims to uplift and celebrate the lives and accomplishments of the transgender community; and
WHEREAS, transgender and gender nonconforming individuals deserve to have joyful and inspiring news shared about their community; and
WHEREAS, Washingtonians are encouraged to observe this day and uplift their transgender community members, focusing on their strength, resilience, and accomplishments through the adversity they face; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bob Ferguson, Governor of the state of Washington, do hereby proclaim March 31st, 2025, as
TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY
In Washington, and I urge all Washingtonians to join me in this special observance.
Signed March 14th, 2025
