The first openly transgender person has just been appointed to the bench in the state of California.

The Los Angeles Times reported that Andi Murdyk will serve as a judge on the Sacramento County Superior Court after being appointed by Gavin Newsom to fill a vacancy left on the bench by a retiring judge.

Murdyk said, “I’m humbled, honored and I’m thrilled. I’m grateful to Gov. Newsom for creating a vision of California for all.”

Murdyk — a biological male — has lived in Sacramento since 2009.