(Minghui.org) May 13, 2012 marks the 20th anniversary of the introduction of Falun Dafa to the public and the 13th World Falun Dafa Day. On May 10, 2012, J. Michael Harris, Major of the City of Carthage, Missouri proclaimed May 13, 2012, as “Falun Dafa Day Honoring Truthfulness-Compassion-Tolerance” in the City of Carthage.
Proclamation
City of Carthage
Office of the Major of Carthage
To All To Whom These Presents May Come, Greetings:
Whereas, Falun Dafa (also called 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.
Whereas, The practice of Falun Dafa has helped hundreds of millions across the world improve their health and moral stands, 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 in Missouri note stress reduction, health improvement and spiritual growth; and
Whereas, Falun Dafa is practiced by many professional citizens of all ages in Missouri; and
Whereas, Numerous practitioners of Falun Dafa are persecuted in China for their beliefs; and
Whereas, The persecution of the practitioners of Falun Dafa in China is an attack on the basic human rights and should not be tolerated anywhere in the world.
Now, therefore, I, J. Michael Harris, Major of the City of Carthage, Missouri do hereby proclaim May 13, 2012, as:
“Falun Dafa Day Honoring Truthfulness-Compassion-Tolerance”
In the City of Carthage, dated this 10th day of May 2012.
J. Michael Harris,
Major of Carthage
