(Minghui.org) On May 4, 2012, Oscar Trevino, Mayor of the City of North Richland Hills, proclaimed May 13, 2012, “Falun Dafa Day” in the City of North Richland Hills. Mayor Trevino commented, “Master Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Dafa, has helped millions across the world improve their health and moral standards, as well as deepen their understanding of life, humanity, and the universe, through the practice of Falun Dafa.”
City of North Richland Hills
Proclamation
Whereas, Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is a peaceful self-improvement practice rooted in ancient Chinese culture that centers around the universal principal of Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance and it consists of five gentle exercises, including meditation; and
Whereas, Master Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Dafa, has helped millions across the world improve their health and moral standards, as well as deepen their understanding of life, humanity and the universe, through the practice of Falun Dafa; and
Whereas, transcending culture and racial boundaries, Falun Dafa has touched the lives of more than 100 million people in over 80 countries, more men and women in the United States are learning the practice and purifying their hearts, energizing their bodies, and striving to create virtuous communities; and
Whereas, Falun Dafa was first introduced to the public in 1992 in China and was introduced to Dallas-Fort Worth in 1996. Since then, many free introductory workshops have been held in public places such as city libraries and public parks, and practitioners have participated in many community events; and
Whereas, Falun Dafa practitioners in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area will celebrate World Falun Dafa Day at the Plano Russell Creek Park on May 6th.
Now, Therefore, I, Oscar Trevino, Mayor of the City of North Richland Hills do herby proclaim May 13, 2012 as
“Falun Dafa Day(Week)”
in the City of North Richland Hills.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of North Richland Hills to be affixed this the 4th day of May 2012.
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
