(Minghui.org) Falun Gong, also known as Falun Dafa, was first made public in Changchun, Jilin Province, China, on May 13, 1992, by its founder Mr. Li Hongzhi. The practice has since spread to more than 100 countries around the world.

May 13 was declared “World Falun Dafa Day” in 2000. On the occasion of the 2019 World Falun Dafa Day, elected officials in Florida, Massachusetts, and Maryland issued proclamations and citations to show their support and to commend Falun Dafa.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida: Mayor Issues Proclamation honoring World Falun Dafa Day

From left to right: Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner for District 4 Ben Sorensen, Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner for District 2 Steven Glassman, Fort Lauderdale City Mayor Dean J. Trantalis, Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner for District 3 Robert L. McKinzie, and Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner for District 1 Heather Moraitis.Proclamation in recognition of World Falun Dafa Day from the Mayor of the City of Fort Lauderdale.

Massachuttes: State Senator Issues Citation

Official Citation from Massachusetts State Senator for the 4th Middlesex District Cindy F. Friedman

Maryland: Three Delegates Issue Citation

Official Citation from Maryland State Delegates Curt Anderson, Regina T. Boyce and Maggie Mclntosh.