CITY OF SAN JOSE PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS: Falun Dafa, a practice of spiritual and personal cultivation introduced in 1992 by Master Li Hongzhi, has attracted more than 100 million practitioners worldwide; and

WHEREAS: Falun Dafa is a system of principles and techniques for healing, stress relief, and health improvements, as well as having an objective of spiritual enlightenment; and

WHEREAS: The practice of Falun Dafa consists of a set of five basic exercises that include both physical movement and extended stillness that are simple to learn and follow; and

WHEREAS: Falun Dafa has increased in popularity in eight years, and its practitioners will be acknowledging the benefits and spreading information about Falun Dafa this month;

NOW, THEREFORE I, Ron Gonzales, Mayor of the City of San Jose, along with my colleagues on the City Council, proclaim October 16-22, 2000, as

FALUN DAFA WEEK

in the City of San Jose. We acknowledge the growing popularity of Falun Dafa in San Jose and throughout the world. We encourage all residents to take their health and well being seriously to improve the quality of life for all residents.

(Signed) The Honorable Ron Gonzales MAYOR

Attested to by: (Signed) Clerk of the City of San Jose