(Minghui.org) May 13, 2023, was the 31st anniversary of Falun Dafa’s public introduction and the 24th World Falun Dafa Day. More than 60 elected officials, including members of Congress from New York, New York State Senators, New York State Assembly Members, New York City Councilors, and several mayors, sent letters of commendation, praising the universal values of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance advocated by Falun Dafa. They commended the practice for helping millions of people gain physical and mental health and the practitioners for their contributions to their communities.

From left to right, top to bottom: Nassau County Executive Bruce A. Blakeman, Suffolk County Legislator Steven J Flotteron for District 11, Mayor Pamela D. Panzenbeck of the City of Glen Cove, Mayor Edward Romaine of Brookhaven Town, Mayor Angie M. Carpenter of Islip Town, and Mayor Richard H. Schaffer of the Town of Babylon.

Proclamation from Nassau County Executive Bruce A. Blakeman

Nassau County Executive Bruce A. Blakeman wrote in his proclamation, “The County of Nassau is proud to recognize those outstanding individuals, institutions and organizations of meritorious achievement whose time, talent and energy enhance our community.

“The practitioners of Falun Dafa have worked diligently and have contributed to the success and property of all segments of our citizenry, and through the years, have demonstrated a selfless commitment to the community that warrants attention and gratitude.”

Proclamation from 19 Nassau County Legislators

Proclamation from Suffolk Country Legislator Steven J Flotteron for District 11

Certificate of Congratulations from Mayor Pamela D. Panzenbeck of the City of Glen Cove

Proclamation from Mayor Edward Romaine of Brookhaven Town

Citation from Mayor Angie M. Carpenter of the Town of Islip

Proclamation from Mayor Richard H. Schaffer of the Town of Babylon