Illinois: Multiple Cities and Elected Officials Recognize Falun Dafa Day

(Minghui.org) May 13 is World Falun Dafa Day and this year is the 30^th anniversary of Falun Dafa’s introduction. Mayors of Evanston, Bolingbrook, Alton, Antioch, and Glendale Heights proclaimed Falun Dafa week or Falun Dafa Day in their cities.

State Representatives La Shawn K. Ford of the 8th District and Anne Stava-Murray of the 81st District, President Toni Preckwinkle of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, and Commissioner Kevin Morrison of Cook County sent letters to congratulate Falun Dafa Day, commend Falun Dafa’s contributions to the United States and around the world, and solute the courage of Chinese Falun Dafa practitioners.

Proclamation World Falun Dafa Week from Mayor Daniel Biss of the City of Evanston

The proclamation reads, “Over one hundred million people worldwide have become healthier, happier, and more altruistic through their practice.”

“Falun Dafa was introduced to Evanston in 2001 through the annual 4^th of July parade and the Mid-USA Falun Dafa Association has participated annually in the parade.”

“On May 13, thousands of people across the country will celebrate World Falun Dafa Day, marking the 30^th anniversary of the introduction of one of the world’s most popular meditation and cultivation practices.”

Proclamation of Falun Dafa Week from Mayor Mary Alexander Basta of the Village of BolingbrookProclamation of Falun Dafa Day from Mayor David Goins of the City of AltonProclamation of Falun Dafa Day from Mayor Scott J. Gartner of the Village of AntiochProclamation of Falun Dafa Day from President Chodri Ma Khokhar of the Village of Glendale HightsPresident Toni Preckwinkle of the Board of Commissioners of Cook CountyLetter from President Toni Preckwinkle of the Board of Commissioners of Cook CountyCommissioner Kevin Morrison of Cook CountyLetter from Commissioner Kevin Morrison of Cook CountyState Representative La Shawn K FordLetter from State Representative La Shawn K FordState Representative Anne Stava-MurrayLetter from State Representative Anne Stava-Murray

Background: What Is Falun Dafa?

Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong) was first introduced to the public by Mr. Li Hongzhi in Changchun, China, in 1992. The spiritual discipline is now practiced in over 100 countries and regions worldwide. Millions of people who have embraced the teachings—which are based on the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance—and learned the five exercises have experienced improved health and well-being.