; (18) the Pediatric Endocrine Society; (19) the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine; (20) the World Medical Association; and (21) the World Professional Association for Transgender Health; Whereas transgender and nonbinary people face significant barriers to legal recognition of their truest selves on government documentation and identification; Whereas transgender and nonbinary people experience disproportionately high rates of poverty, homelessness, violence, and suicide; Whereas transgender and nonbinary people detained in jails, prisons, and immigration detention centers are especially vulnerable to violence and abuse and are often deprived of gender-affirming resources and health care; Whereas transgender people make unique, valuable contributions to American society and culture worth honoring and celebrating; Whereas transgender people have existed throughout history across the globe, demonstrating resilience, bravery, and authenticity; and Whereas transgender people are parents, siblings, children, chosen family, and friends deserving of human dignity and support: Now, therefore, be it