Texas: Mayor Gary Slagel of the City of Richardson Proclaims May 13, 2007 as Falun Dafa Day

(Clearwisdom.net)

Mayor For the City of Richardson, Texas

Proclamation

Whereas: Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is a peaceful and healthy self-improvement practice rooted in ancient Chinese culture that consists of five gentle exercises, including meditation and centers around the universal principal of truthfulness, compassion and forbearance; and

Whereas: The teachings of Falun Dafa, through meditation and spiritual cultivation are perceived as an effective means to improving overall mental and physical health, as well as reducing stress; and

Whereas: Falun Dafa has helped people around the world improve their health and moral standards, as well as deepen their understanding of life, humanity and the universe, through its practice; and

Whereas: Transcending many cultures, Falun Dafa has touched the lives of more than 100 million people in over 60 countries, including many people in the DFW area, of different ages, professions and backgrounds. All Falun Dafa classes and practices are offered by volunteers and are open to the public free of charge.

Now, Therefore, I, Gary A. Slagel, Mayor of the City of Richardson, Texas, do hereby proclaim Sunday, May 13, 2007 as:

"Falun Dafa Day"

in the City of Richardson, Texas and join with our Chinese American friends and neighbors in honoring truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City to be affixed on this 7^th day of May 2007.

Gary A. Slagel

Chinese version available at http://minghui.ca/mh/articles/2007/5/15/154891.html

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