(Clearwisdom.net) On May 9, 2007, Ms. Sharon Shepherd, Mayor of the City of Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, proclaimed May 2007 as Falun Dafa Month in the City of Kelowna.

Whereas, Falun Dafa is an advanced exercise 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 over 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

Therefore, I, Sharon Shepherd, as Mayor of the City of Kelowna, do hereby proclaim May 2007 as

Falun Dafa Month

In the City of Kelowna, Province of British Columbia

Sharon Shepherd
Mayor
May 9^th, 2007
Dated on this day

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