Mayor Parker isn't a metal fan herself; her office responded that she favors Patsy Cline, Willie Nelson, and classical music. Nonetheless, Hollada's work in the community, as well as her prominence as a transgender musician on the rise in the metal scene, prompted the proclamation.

The initial submission for a proclamation came from Project Armageddon's manager Herman Garcia, who broke the news to Hollada onstage at a gig at Shifter's Saloon. Garcia made a small speech about Hollada's music and advocacy work before presenting the proclamation to her.

"I was stunned speechless," says Hollada via email. "A surge of emotions hit me so hard! I remember I almost cried but I stepped back a moment into myself cause, you know it's a metal show and I had to perform.

"The audience response definitely hit me too," she continues. "Everyone cheered and that hit me at the same time. I just couldn't believe it! After the show I actually asked Herman if 'that thing was real?!' I was just so floored by being considered for something like that and to have the metal community there and expressing their support... it was just so unbelievable."

Jef With One F is a recovering rock star taking it one day at a time. You can read about his adventures in The Bible Spelled Backwards or connect with him on Facebook.