BOSTON — The Boston City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday to recognize Nov. 20 as Transgender Day of Remembrance, as sponsors said the federal government has grown hostile to transgender Americans.

Councilor Julia Mejia, a sponsor, said the observance "has deep roots here in the city of Boston as it was born out of the loss of Boston's own Rita Hester." She said the resolution "reaffirms our commitment to upholding the dignity, safety, and full inclusion of all residents."

Councilor Henry Santana, another sponsor, said, "For those of us in this chamber, it is our duty to continuously fight for, protect, and uplift trans voices." He said transgender people "are four times more likely to be victims of violent crime."

A third sponsor said, "We know that the Federal Administration in Washington is openly hostile to the mere existence of transgender Americans," adding that transgender service members "are a particular focus of this administration's cruelty."

Councilor Flynn said that under President Biden, LGBTQ veterans discharged over their sexuality were able to get their discharges upgraded and receive full benefits, but "under President Trump it basically stopped."

The resolution passed on a unanimous roll call vote.