NYC Mayor Honors Laverne Cox with Her Own Day

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio honored Orange Is The New Black star Laverne Cox with her own official day.

PEOPLE reports the 33-year-old actress was awarded for her efforts regarding transgender rights.

“According to Mayor DeBlasio today June 22, 2017 is Laverne Cox Day in the city of New York,” Cox wrote in an emotional video posted to her Instagram account. “WOW! Thank you so much Mayor and First Lady. I am beyond honored and grateful for this proclamation. #TransIsBeautiful happy #Pride. NYC enjoy Laverne Cox Day. Love and embrace who you are and celebrate and love each other!”

According to Mayor DeBlasio today June 22, 2017 is Laverne Cox Day in the city of New York. WOW! Thank you so much Mayor and First Lady. I am beyond honored and grateful for this proclamation. #TransIsBeautiful happy #Pride. NYC enjoy Laverne Cox Day. Love and embrace who you are and celebrate and love each other!

A post shared by laverne cox (@lavernecox) on Jun 22, 2017 at 5:04pm PDT

Ms. Cox proudly showed off her proclamation.

It’s Laverne Cox Day New York City. Celebrate and love yourselves and each other. I love you all and New York City. #TransIsBeautiful Happy #Pride

A post shared by laverne cox (@lavernecox) on Jun 22, 2017 at 5:41pm PDT

Congratulations to Ms. Cox on her amazing achievement. Oh, in case you missed it, the new season of Orange Is The New Black is streaming now.