(Clearwisdom.net) Mr. Francis G. Slay, Mayor of the City of St. Louis, Missouri, proclaimed May 21 though May 28, 2007, as "Falun Dafa Week" in the City of St. Louis. Below is the text of the proclamation.

Office of the Mayor

City of Saint Louis

Proclamation

Whereas, Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is an advanced meditation exercise of mind and body, rooted in ancient Chinese culture; and

Whereas, Falun Dafa is based on the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance; and

Whereas, it is a compelling discipline of exercise, meditation and study that promotes physical, spiritual and mental health; and

Whereas, Falun Dafa is non-political, is not a religion and has no binding membership. All Falun Dafa activities are free and open to the public; and

Whereas, the City of St. Louis recognized the practice of Falun Dafa and those who promote improving the quality of life in positive ways for all;

Now, Therefore, I, Francis G. Slay, Mayor of the City of St. Louis, do hereby proclaim May 21 though May 28, 2007, as:

"Falun Dafa Week"

in the City of St. Louis

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the seal of the City of St. Louis, this 21^st day of May, A.D. 2007.

Francis G. Slay

May of the City of Saint Louis