(Minghui.org) May 13 is World Falun Dafa Day. Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is a practice based on the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance and was first introduced to the public by its founder, Mr. Li Hongzhi, on May 13, 1992.

Today, millions of people worldwide have benefited physically and mentally from practicing Falun Dafa, which is now practiced in over a hundred countries and regions, including the US. Falun Dafa has been recognized with hundreds of commendations and greetings from American officials at the federal, state, and city levels.

May 13, 2023, is the 31st anniversary of Falun Dafa’s public introduction and the 24th World Falun Dafa Day.

Mayor Kevin Hartke of the City of Chandler, Mayor Brigette Peterson of the Town of Gilbert, and Mayor Skip Hall of the City of Surprise all proclaimed May 13, 2023, “Falun Dafa Day.” Mayor Jerry Weiers of Glendale proclaimed May 2023 “Falun Dafa Month.”

State Senators John Kavanagh and Frank Carroll of Arizona read and presented a proclamation at a lawmakers’ meeting on May 3 announcing May 10, 2023, as “Falun Dafa Day.”

Falun Dafa practitioner Vivian receives a proclamation from Mayor Kevin Hartke of Chandler.

Proclamation from Mayor Kevin Hartke of Chandler

Mayor Kevin Hartke of Chandler wrote in his proclamation, “Falun Dafa was first introduced to the public in 1992 in China and was introduced to Arizona in 1998, Since then many free introductory workshops have been held in public places such as city libraries and public parks, and practitioners have participated in many community events.

“Falun Dafa practitioners’ determination and courage to stand up for Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance while facing severe persecution from the Chinese Communist Party has shown the world the value of life and the preciousness of human dignity.

“Falun Dafa activities, including classes and practices, are offered by volunteers, opened to the public, and free of charge; over tens of millions of people in over 100 countries, including United States, have been benefited from practicing Falun Dafa.”

Mayor Brigette Peterson of the City Gilbert and her proclamation

Mayor Skip Hall of the City of Surprise and his proclamation

Proclamation from Mayor Jerry Weiers of the City of Glendale

Mayor Jerry Weiers of the City of Glendale presents his proclamation to practitioner Holly.

Legislative proclamation from Arizona State Senators John Kavanagh and Frank Carroll

Arizona State Senators John Kavanagh (right) and Frank Carroll (left) with practitioners