New York, USA: Multiple Cities Recognize World Falun Dafa Day

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May 25, 2024 | By a Falun Dafa practitioner in New York

(Minghui.org) May 13, 2024, was the 25^th World Falun Dafa Day and the 32^nd anniversary of Falun Dafa’s public introduction. Several cities and counties issued proclamations and certificates in honor of the occasion.

Katherine M. Sheehan, Mayor of the City of Albany, the capital of New York State, and Gary R. McCarthy, Mayor of the neighboring City of Schenectady, proclaimed May 13 as “Falun Dafa Day” in their cities.

Mayor of Albany Proclaims Falun Dafa Day

Katherine M. Sheehan, Mayor of the City of AlbanyProclamation from Katherine M. Sheehan, Mayor of the City of Albany

The proclamation reads, “Since 1992, millions of people worldwide have become healthier, happier, and more altruistic through their practice of Falun Dafa, and World Falun Dafa Day is a recognition of the benefits that this practice has brought to our society.

“For many, Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong) has allowed them to experience dramatic health benefits as well as newfound energy, mental clarity, and stress relief. New Yorkers have benefits from the practice and many have found it to be life-changing for the better in family, school and career.”

“Falun Dafa practitioners all over the world have dedicated countless hours to their communities in organizing free meditation classes, Chinese cultural productions of music and dance, and participating in local events. They are also actively working to bring about a peaceful resolution to the persecution of Falun Gong in China, and improve the future of the world’s most populous country.”

Mayor Cary R.McCarthy of the City of SchenectadyProclamation from Mayor Cary R.McCarthy of the City of Schenectady