evans, tya ashton, shy vaneder pump -- vanderpump, ms. cocoa, poo johnson, desia, briana, mel goes, royal political stars, zoe rose martinez, joe acker, jesse hart, ricky atamoro, markisha lawrence, and jihara de -- dealto who was murdered in my district. jihara, a friend, a mother, an activist, who spoke out when rita hester was killed. as a survivor of domestic violence, she advocated for gender affirming shelters and with kindness in her heart opened her home to queer and trans people with nowhere to go. her compassion will forever be her legacy, alongside her legendary status from the ballroom community for serving everyday realness. while we grieve the loss of loved ones, neighbors, and colleagues, we must hold space to celebrate their life. and the differences they make in ours. transgender people are community organizers, military soldiers, justice seekers that put their bodies on the line, domestically and abroad to fight for a safe and equitable society. they are artists and healers and entertainers that nurture our soul and spread joy wherever they go. and most importantly, transgender people are beacons of hope and pillars of cou