(Clearwisdom.net) On May 13th, 2005, New York State Senator Carl Andrews wrote to Brooklyn practitioners of Falun Dafa in New York to convey congratulation to Falun Dafa 13th anniversary.

May 13, 2005

Dear Brooklyn Falun Gong Practitioners:

Congratulations to on your 13th Annual Word Falun Day! Your dedication of the virtues of truthfulness, compassion and tolerance are truly admirable.

The popularity and growth of your practice inside and outside of Mainland China has proven its deep spiritual value and its ability to bring people together.

Please forgive my absence at your celebration but I will keep your courage and conviction in my heart.

Sincerely,

Carl Andrews

State Senator