(Minghui.org) On the occasion of the coming World Falun Dafa Day on May 13, 2012, Mayor Stephen Terrell of the City of Allen, Texas, issued a proclamation declaring May 13, 2012, as “Falun Dafa Day” in the City of Allen, Texas. Mayor Terrell commended Falun Dafa practitioners’ determination and courage to stand up for truthfulness, compassion and forbearance while facing severe persecution from the Chinese Communist Party. Below is the text of the proclamation.
Office of the Major
City of Allen
Proclamation
Whereas, Falun Dafa practitioners are joyously celebrating World Falun Dafa Day on May 13, 2012, with festivals and events to be held across the United States and the world, and
Whereas, Falun Dafa is an advanced exercise and meditation practice of mind, body, and spirit based on the principles of truthfulness, compassion and forbearance; and
Whereas, Falun Dafa transcends cultural and racial boundaries and contributes to the universal dream of a peaceful, tolerant, and more compassionate society; and
Whereas, Falun Dafa practitioners’ determination and courage to stand up for truthfulness, compassion and forbearance while facing severe persecution from the Chinese Communist Party has shown the world the value of life and the preciousness of human dignity,
Now, therefore, I, Stephen Terrell, Mayor of the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, do hereby proclaim May 13, 2012, as:
“Falun Dafa Day”
in Allen, Texas, and I urge all citizens to take cognizance of this event and participate in all the events related thereto in this community.
Stephen Terrell, Mayor
