(Clearwisdom.net) On May 30^th, 2005, Mayor of the City of Nelson proclaimed May 2005 as Falun Dafa Month in the City of Nelson, British Columbia, Canada, and asked the community to join in support of the efforts to end human rights violations in China.

Whereas: Falun Dafa is an ancient Chinese exercise to improve the body, mind, and spirit consisting of exercise, meditation and teachings that are rooted in the Chinese culture; and

Whereas: Falun Dafa advocates truthfulness, compassion and tolerance; and

Whereas: Falun Dafa publicly introduced in 1992, is now practiced by more than 100 million people in more than 60 countries; and

Whereas: Falun Dafa practitioners in Indiana note stress reduction, health improvement and spiritual growth; and

Whereas: numerous practitioners of Falun Dafa are persecuted in China for their teachings; and

Whereas: Carmel residents participate in the global efforts in peacefully appealing for freedom and human rights for those in need;

Now Therefore I, DAVE ELLIOTT, Mayor of the City of Nelson, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2005 as Falun Dafa Month in the City of Nelson and ask the community to join in support of the efforts to end these human rights violations.

Dave Elliott (signature)
Mayor
Dated at Nelson, B.C.
this 30^th day of May, 2005