(Clearwisdom.net) On May 13, 2007, Nevada State Assemblyman James Ohrenschall proclaimed in recognition of the Annual World Falun Dafa Day on May 13, 2007. The proclmation says: "the State of Nevada commends Falun Dafa for encouraging Nevadans to purify their hearts, energize their bodies, break old addictions, and to live in harmony with each other." "The citizens of Nevada are urged to celebrate and recognize the Annual World Falun Dafa Day on May 13, 2007."

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, The Annual World Falun Dafa Day is being held this year on May 13, 2007. Falun Dafa practitioners are celebrating this commemorative day through festivals and events scheduled worldwide throughout the month of May; and

WHEREAS, Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is a system of exercise and meditation with an ancient Chinese Buddhist heritage. Falun Dafa teaches the virtues of truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance; and

WHEREAS, During the Annual World Falun Dafa Day, practitioners reflect on the banning of Falun Dafa in 1999 by the People's Republic of China (PRC). The suppression of Falun Dafa by the PRC continues to this day and has been regarded by most western governments as a major international human rights issue; and

WHEREAS, Falun Dafa was first introduced to China in 1992 by Mr. Li Hongzhi and has since gained millions of followers throughout the world. Mr. Li Hongzhi, who currently resides in the United States, has been honored by several American politicians and is reported to have been nominated twice for a Nobel Prize; and

WHEREAS, Falun Dafa was introduced to Nevada in 1998, and is one of the newer additions to the rich tapestry of diverse beliefs and practices in this State; and.

WHEREAS, Falun Dafa has been recognized by several Nevada officials, including former Governor Kenny C. Guinn, United States Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, and Governor Jim Gibbons; and

WHEREAS, Several studies conducted throughout the world have suggested that there are significant mental and physical health benefits associated with the practice of Falun Dafa; now, therefore, be it

PROCLAIMED, That Falun Dafa transcends cultural and racial boundaries, and contributes to the universal dream of a peaceful, tolerant, and more compassionate society; and be it further

PROCLAIMED, That the State of Nevada commends Falun Dafa for encouraging Nevadans to purify their hearts, energize their bodies, break old addictions, and to live in harmony with each other; and be it further

PROCLAIMED, That the citizens of Nevada are urged to celebrate and recognize the Annual World Falun Dafa Day on May 13, 2007.

DATED this 13th day of May, 2007.

James Ohrenschall

Nevada State Assemblyman

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