City of Raleigh
North Carolina
Proclamation
WHEREAS, Falun Dafa is a self-improvement practice and system of exercises
and teachings originating in ancient Chinese culture that deeply transform the
mind and body and emphasizes the assimilation to the universal principles of
"Truthfulness, Compassion, Tolerance"; and,
WHEREAS, Falun Dafa consists of four simple exercises and a meditation. They
have proven to have wonderful physical and mental health benefits and are
offered free of charge; and,
WHEREAS, as founder of Falun Dafa, Mr. Li Hongzhi has, through his selfless
and tireless efforts to benefit others, educated over 100 million people of all
social backgrounds, races and cultures in more than 50 countries, bridged the
gap between east and west; and,
WHEREAS, the practitioners of Falun Dafa has remained true to the teachings
of Mr. Li Hongzhi and demonstrated great compassion and tolerance under the most
severe environment that has touched the heart of every kind-hearted human
beings;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Charles Meeker, Mayor of the City of Raleigh, do hereby
proclaim May 12-19, 2002, as TRUTH-COMPASSION-TOLERANCE WEEK, extend best
wishes to the practitioners for their commitment to non-violence and peace in
their community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of
the City of Raleigh, to be affixed this 7th Day of May, 2002.
Charles Meeker, Mayor
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