House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Commemorates the First-Ever Northampton County Falun Dafa Week [June 7, 2005]
(Clearwisdom.net) On the June 7th, 2005,
the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania commemorated
the first-ever Northampton County Falun Dafa Week in recognition the many
outstanding contributions that have been made by the practitioners of Falun Dafa
in the Commonwealth. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania The House of Representatives Citation Whereas, The House of Representatives is pleased to
commemorate the first-ever Northampton County Falun Dafa Week, which is being
observed on June 6 through 12, 2005; and Whereas, Also known as Falun Gong, Falun Dafa is an
advanced exercise and meditation practice system of mind and body based on
ancient teachings. Introduced in China by Li Hongzhi in 1992, it is practiced by
more than one hundred million people throughout more than sixty countries
worldwide. The practice of Falun Dafa has helped people around the world improve
their health, calm their minds, uplift their spirits and deepen the
understanding of life and humanity. It also has inspired people form all walks
of life to turn away from many forms of destructive behavior. In spite of
intense opposition by the Chinese Communist Party, which began in 1999,
practitioners of Falun Dafa who live in China have continued to live and share
its teachings of truthfulness, compassion and forbearance and to stand up for
their rights in a peaceful manner. Hundreds in China have been arrested,
tortured and even killed because of their allegiance to way of life that
promotes peace and health; and these courageous people deserve the heartfelt
respect, support and compassion of everyone in this Commonwealth and throughout
our world. Now, therefore, the House of Representatives of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania proudly recognizes the observance of Northampton
County Falun Dafa Week; notes with pride the many outstanding contributions that
have been made by the practitioners of Falun Dafa in this Commonwealth; And Directs that a copy of this citation, sponsored by
Representatives Robert L. Freeman, Richard T. Grucela, Craig A. Dally, Julie
Harbart, Steve Samuelson,T. J. Rooney on June 7, 2005, be transmitted to
Wel Jane Chir and Keran Feng, Coordinators, Northampton County Falun Dafa Week.
218-220 Pine Street, Easton, Pennsylvania 18042. Robert L. Freeman (signature), John M. Perzel (signature) Speaker of the House Attest:
Richard T. Grucela (signature),
Craig A. Dally (signature),
Julie Harbart (signature),
Steve Samuelson (signature),
T. J. Rooney(signature)
Ted Mazia (signature) Chief Clerk of the House
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