(Clearwisdom.net) On May 7, Mr. Ross Priest, Mayor of the City of Cranbrook, proclaimed May 2007 to be Falun Dafa Month in Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada. Below is the text of the Proclamation.
Proclamation
Whereas Falun Dafa is an advanced exercises and meditation practice of mind, body, and spirit based on the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance; and
Whereas since its public introduction by Mr. Li Hongzhi in 1992, Falun Dafa has brought health and peace of mind to 100 million people on six continents; and
Whereas more men and women of Canada are learning the practice and purifying their hearts, energizing their bodies, and embracing peaceful, virtuous communities; and
Whereas Falun Dafa emphasizes a holistic approach to health that includes the cultivation of one's moral character by following the universe's benevolent characteristic of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, as well as practicing gentle qigong exercises; and
Whereas Falun Dafa practitioners in communities across Canada will celebrate Falun Dafa Month with parades and free public traditional Chinese dancing and singing performances; and
Whereas by and with the consent of Cranbrook City Council on May 7, 2007
NOW THEREFORE, I, Ross Priest, Mayor of the City of Cranbrook, do hereby proclaim May, 2007 to be
FALUN DAFA MONTH
In Cranbrook, British Columbia.
Ross Priest
Mayor
