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Missouri, USA: City of St. Peters Proclaims May 13, 2011 as Falun Dafa Day Honoring Truthfulness, Compassion, and Tolerance

May 13, 2011 |  

(Clearwisdom.net) On May 9, 2011, the Mayor and the Board of Alderman of the City of St. Peters, Missouri, proclaim May 13, 2011, as “Falun Dafa Day” in the City of St. Peters, honoring Truthfulness, Compassion, and Tolerance, while recognizing the practice of Falun Dafa and those who promote improving the quality of life in positive ways for all.

City of St. Peters, Missouri

Proclamation

Whereas, Falun Dafa ( also known as Falun Gong, or just Dafa) is a high-level, body-mind-spirit cultivation practice consisting of exercise, meditation and teachings guided by the characteristics of the universe -Truthfulness, Compassion, and Tolerance; and

Whereas, Master Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Dafa, introduced the practice in May of 1992. The practice of Falun Dafa has helped hundreds of millions across the world improve their health and moral standards as well as deepen their understanding of life, humanity and the universe; and

Whereas, more men and women of the United States are learning the practice and purifying their hearts, energizing their bodies, and striving to create virtuous communities; and

Whereas, Falun Dafa practitioners of all ages in Missouri note stress reduction, health improvement, and spiritual growth; and

Whereas, all Falun Dafa activities, including classes and practices, are offered by volunteers and are open to the public and free of charge; and

Whereas, numerous practitioners of Falun Dafa are persecuted in China for their beliefs, which is an attack on the basic human rights and should not be tolerated anywhere in the world.

Now Therefore, on behalf of the City Of St. Peters, The Mayor And The Board Of Alderman do hereby proclaim May 13, 2011, as

Falun Dafa day”

In the city of St. Peters, honoring Truthfulness, Compassion, and Tolerance, while recognizing the practice of Falun Dafa and those who promote improving the quality of life in positive ways for all.

In witness whereof, I have herby unto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of St. Peters, Missouri, to be affixed this 9th day of May, 2011

Mayor: Leonard B. “Len” Pagano

City of St. Peters