(Clearwisdom.net) On May 30th, 2005, Mayor
of the City of Nelson proclaimed May 2005 as Falun Dafa Month in the City of
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada, and asked the community to join in support of
the efforts to end human rights violations in China.
City of Nelson
Proclamation
FALUN DAFA MONTH
May 2005
Whereas: Falun Dafa is an ancient Chinese exercise to
improve the body, mind, and spirit consisting of exercise, meditation and
teachings that are rooted in the Chinese culture; and
Whereas: Falun Dafa advocates truthfulness, compassion
and tolerance; and
Whereas: Falun Dafa publicly introduced in 1992, is now
practiced by more than 100 million people in more than 60 countries; and
Whereas: Falun Dafa practitioners in Indiana note stress
reduction, health improvement and spiritual growth; and
Whereas: numerous practitioners of Falun Dafa are
persecuted in China for their teachings; and
Whereas: Carmel residents participate in the global
efforts in peacefully appealing for freedom and human rights for those in need;
Now Therefore I, DAVE ELLIOTT, Mayor of the City of Nelson,
do hereby proclaim the month of May 2005 as Falun Dafa Month in
the City of Nelson and ask the community to join in support of the efforts to
end these human rights violations.
Dave Elliott (signature)
Mayor
Dated at Nelson, B.C.
this 30th day of May, 2005
