New York State Senator Issues Proclamation Honoring Falun Dafa Week April 15-21, 2002
(Clearwisdom.net) Proclamation Whereas, a great state is only as great as those institutions that perform exemplary service on
behalf of their community, whether through unique achievement in professional or other endeavors, or
simply through a lifetime of good citizenship; and Whereas, Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, was introduced to the world by Li Hongzhi in 1992;
and Whereas, today, more than 100 million people in more than 54 countries practice Falun Dafa to
turn away from drugs, alcohol and violence; and To practice its core principles of Truth, Compassion And Tolerance; and Whereas, since 1999, the Chinese government has engaged in a crackdown on Falun Dafa; and Whereas, Chinese practitioners of Falun Dafa continue to follow their non-violent means of
expression; and Whereas, the role of Falun Dafa and its core principles are needed now more than ever after the
attacks of September 11, 2001; and Whereas, the journey of Falun Dafa photo exhibition has come to the empire state plaza this
morning, April. 15, 2002; and Whereas, this exhibition has been shown in countries across North America, Asia, and Europe; and Whereas, this exhibition will enable the public to better understand the origins and benefits of
this practice; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that I, state senator Neil D. Breslin, recognize the spiritual, mental and physical
benefits of Falun Dafa; and be it further Resolved, that I, state senator Neil D. Breslin, issue this proclamation in honor of Falun Dafa
week, April 15-21, 2002; and be it further Resolved, that a copy of this proclamation be transmitted to Falun Dafa practitioners throughout
the county of Albany. á Dated: April 15, 2002 Neil D. Breslin
Honoring Falun Dafa Week
April 15-21, 2002
In witness Whereof, I have hereunto
Set my hand and signature
New York State Senate
42nd District
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