(Minghui.org) May 13, 2013 marks the 21st anniversary of the introduction of Falun Dafa to the public by Mr. Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Dafa. On April 18, 2013, Mr. Len Pagano, the Mayor, and the Board of Alderman of the City of St. Peters, Missouri, proclaimed May 13, 2013 as “Falun Dafa Day Honoring Truthfulness-Compassion-Tolerance” in the city of St. Peters, 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 called Falun Gong, or just Dafa) is a high-level, body-mind-spirit cultivation practice consisting of exercise, meditation, and teaching 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, Falun Dafa is practiced by many professional citizens of all ages in Missouri; 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; 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, On behalf of the City of St. Peters, The Mayor and The Board of Alderman do hereby proclaim May, 13, 2013, as
“Falun Dafa Day Honoring Truthfulness-Compassion-Tolerance”
in the city of St. Peters, 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 hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of St. Peters, Missouri, to be affixed this 18th day of April, 2013
Len Pagano
Mayor
City of St. Peters
