Proclamation Whereas, Falun Gong is an ancient form of Qigong, the practice of refining the body and mind
through special exercises and meditation. Qigong, like Tai Chi, is a vital part of many people's
lives in Asia; and Whereas, The inculcation of firm and virtuous moral standards, as taught in Falun Gong,
benefits society and promotes an honest, kind, and tolerant concern for others; and Whereas, Falun Gong is a self-improvement practice rooted in ancient Chinese culture; it was
first introduced to the general public in 1992 by Mr. Li Hongzhi, and consists of four gentle
exercises and a meditation; and Whereas, The Falun Gong philosophy espouses the idea that when the heart is pure, the mind
balanced, and the body energized, health and happiness are a natural outcome; individuals have been
empowered to leave behind addictions and bad habits; families, to live in peace together; and
communities, to embrace what is virtuous and life-affirming; and Whereas, Since Falun Gong's introduction, the practice has reached millions of people in 55
countries; It first came to New York in 1996, and local practitioners have given many free seminars
to teach communities about the benefits derived from the meditation and exercises; and Whereas, People who practice Falun Gong come from every walk of life because Falun Gong
transcends cultural, social, economic, and national boundaries Whereas, Today, as social pressure and urgencies escalate, citizens feel the need to find
tools that will promote better health and moral living; improvement in these two areas as
individual, in turn, will improve communities as a whole; now therefore, be it Resolved, That I, Scott Stringer, Assembly Menber of the 67th Assembly District of
New York, urge all New Yorkers to be aware of the contributions Falun Gong has made to make our
world a better place to live and the countless lives they have touched here and abroad; and be it
further Resolved, That May 13, 2002, is world Falun Dafa Day, where people from around the world in
55 countries come together to celebrate the values of Falun Gong. á (Signature) Scott M. Stringer Assembly Member, 67th A.D.
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