(Minghui.org) May 13, 2014 marks the 15th anniversary of World Falun Dafa Day and the 22nd anniversary of the introduction of Falun Dafa to the public by Mr. Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Dafa. On this occasion, the cities of Wildwood and St. Charles Missouri, USA, proclaimed May 13, 2014 as Falun Dafa Day Honoring Truthfulness-Compassion-Tolerance in their respective cities.
Whereas, the City of Wildwood joins Falun Dafa practitioners in recognizing World Falun Dafa Day on May 13, 2014; and
Whereas, Falun Dafa is a peaceful, spiritual practice rooted in traditional Chinese culture that consists of five gentle exercises including meditation, and a moral philosophy centered on the values of truthfulness, compassion and tolerance; and
Whereas, Mr. Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Dafa, introduced the practice in May of 1992; and
Whereas, Falun Dafa practitioners note stress reduction, health improvement and spiritual growth; and
Whereas, Falun Dafa is practiced by many professional citizens of all ages in Missouri and many other States in America; and
Whereas, Falun Dafa transcends cultural and racial boundaries and contributes to the universal dream of a peaceful, tolerance, and more compassionate society; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, TIMOTHTY WOERTHER, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WILDWOOD,
on behalf of the entire City Council, do hereby proclaim May 13, 2014 as
“Falun Dafa Day Honoring Truthfulness-Compassion-Tolerance”
IN THE CITY OF WILDWOOD
Signed this 9th day of May, 2014 Timothy Woerther, Mayor
City of St. Charles, Missouri Proclamation
Whereas, the City of St. Charles joins Falun Dafa practitioners in recognizing World Falun Dafa Day on May 13, 2014; and
Whereas, Falun Dafa is a peaceful, spiritual practice rooted in traditional Chinese culture that consists of five gentle exercises including meditation, and a moral philosophy centered on the values of Truthfulness, Compassion and Tolerance; and
Whereas, Mr. Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Dafa, introduced the practice in May of 1992; 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, Falun Dafa transcends cultural and racial boundaries and contributes to the universal dream of a peaceful, tolerant, and more compassionate society; and
Now Therefore, I, Sally A. Faith, Mayor of the City of St. Charles, Missouri, do hereby proclaim May 13, 2014, as “Falun Dafa Honoring Truthfulness-Compassion-Tolerance” in the City of St. Charles; and
In witness whereof, I have here unto set my hand and caused to be affixed the seal of the city of St. Charles, Missouri, dated this 13th day of May, 2014.
Sally A. Faith Mayor City of St. Charles