[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 57 (Wednesday, March 29, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H1540]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY

  (Ms. CRAIG asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. CRAIG. Mr. Speaker, this Friday is International Transgender Day 
of Visibility, a time each year when we uplift and recognize the 
strength and resilience of the trans community.
  The United States is home to 1.6 million trans youth and adults--1.6 
million siblings, grandparents, brothers, sisters, friends, coworkers, 
and loved ones.
  At a moment when trans-Americans are under direct attack in States 
across our Nation and in this body, I am here today to honor and 
celebrate each of these courageous, inspiring human beings just trying 
to live and be treated with dignity and respect.
  I am here to say to each of you, no matter what you are hearing in 
your communities or from some Members of this body, you are loved, you 
are valued, and you are worthy.
  Over the past 40 years, our country has made progress, but this is a 
moment and a critical reminder that we still have work to do.
  As we mark International Trans Day of Visibility, we also remember 
that we must never take our feet off the gas pedal when it comes to 
this critical fight.
  Please know I am always in your corner.

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