(Minghui.org) On the occasion of the celebration of the 13^th World Falun Dafa Day, Falun Dafa founder Master Li Hongzhi's 60^th birthday, and the 20^th anniversary of the introduction of Falun Dafa to the public, several Councillors of the City of Toronto wrote letters to Falun Dafa Association of Canada to recognize the teachings of Falun Dafa, truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance; to praise the contributions that Falun Dafa brings to the community; and to wish practitioners the best for the celebration of the Falun Dafa Month.

Letter from Councillor James Pasternak

Toronto Councillor James Pasternak

May 13, 2012

Dear Friends,

It is an honour to offer my warmest congratulations to the Falun Dafa Association of Canada on the occasion of the 20^th anniversary of Falun Dafa.

Toronto as one of the most diverse cities in the world benefits from your customs, traditions and teachings. This month-long celebration promotes truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance; values that contribute to the advancement of our city and country’s multiculturalism.

Once again, thank you to the members of the Falun Dafa Association of Canada for sharing their practices and traditions with the residents of Toronto.

Sincerely,

James Pasternak

Councillor Ward 10 (York Centre)

City of Toronto

Letter from Councillor Ron Starr

April 2012

Dear Friends,

On behalf of the City of Mississauga and Ward 6 residents, I am delighted to extend warm greetings to the Falun Dafa Association of Canada in celebration of the 20^th Anniversary of the introduction of Falun Dafa.

The teachings of Falun Dafa focus on the moral principles of truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance which transcend beyond any one particular belief or practice and are principles which each and every one of us should strive towards following. The practice fosters an inner peace, optimism and challenges one self to be a better person. I would like to commend the members of the Falun Dafa Association of Canada for sharing their practices and traditions with residents in the City of Mississauga and across the country. Your contributions have enriched our society and fostered diversity and multiculturalism within our community.

Best wishes on a memorable evening and many more years of joyful celebrations to come.

Sincerely

Ron Starr, P. Eng.

Councillor Ward 6

Letter from Councillor Valerie Burke

Greetings from Councillor Valerie Burke

Congratulations to Falun Dafa Association of Canada as you celebrate your 20^th Anniversary on May 13^th, 2012.

The practitioners should be very proud of all that has been achieved to date and I look forward to your continuous hard work in helping build this great country.

All the best in 2012.

Sincerely,

Valerie Burke

Councillor Ward 1

Thornhill

Letter from Councillor Mike Del Grande

May 13^th, 2012

Greetings to all who have made this 20^th anniversary celebration possible!

You focus on a spirit of openness and mutual respect which are key values in any society and in every culture.

Best Wishes on this endeavour!

Mike Del Grande

Councillor

Ward 39

City of Toronto