The resolution recognizes November 20, 2025, as the Transgender Day of Remembrance in the District of Columbia, honoring the resilience of transgender individuals and communities. It highlights the District's commitment to the rights of transgender people, including the prohibition of discrimination based on gender identity since 2005 and the protection of gender-affirming healthcare. Despite these advancements, the resolution acknowledges the alarming history of violence against transgender individuals in the District, including numerous murders, and the ongoing systemic oppression faced by the transgender community, particularly among transgender women of color.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of recognizing the human rights of transgender individuals to live free from violence and discrimination, and it reaffirms the District's commitment to supporting the well-being of transgender people amidst rising discrimination and stigmatization. It also notes the long-standing observance of the Transgender Day of Remembrance in the District since 2001, encouraging continued remembrance and advocacy for the transgender community. The resolution will take effect immediately upon publication in the District of Columbia Register.