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Pennsylvania, USA: Government Officials Give Recognition to World Falun Dafa Day and the Founder of Falun Dafa

May 12, 2013 |  

(Minghui.org) May 13, 2013, marks the 21st anniversary of the introduction of Falun Dafa to the public by Mr. Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Dafa. On this special occasion, US Senator Patrick J. Toomey issued Certificates of Special Recognition for World Falun Dafa Day and Mr. Li Hongzhi, the Founder of Falun Dafa. Mayor Michael A. Nutter of the City of Philadelphia proclaimed Monday, May 13, 2013 to be World Falun Dafa Day in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

'费城市签发的褒奖信,宣布二零一三年五月十三日为法轮大法日'
Proclamation

Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love, strives each day to maintain an environment of tolerance and compassion for all people. World Falun Dafa Day is a time for our City to celebrate the attributes that we hold dear and recognize those who practice Falun Gong in China and around the world.

World Falun Dafa Day on May 13, 2013 will mark the 21st anniversary of the introduction of one of the world’s most widespread meditation and cultivation practices. Since 1992, more than one hundred million people worldwide have claimed they have become healthier, and more altruistic through their practice of Falun Dafa.

Rooted in Chinese spiritual tradition, Falun Dafa, also called Falun Gong, was first taught publicly in China in 1992 by Li Hongzhi, the founder of the practice. Today, Falun Dafa is practiced in over 120 countries worldwide by people of all ages and backgrounds. It is always taught free of charge by volunteers and can be practiced individually or in groups.

Falun Dafa combines meditation techniques with exercises that are meant to enhance health and promote general well-being. The practice was outlawed in China in 1999. In March of 2010, the U. S. House of Representatives passed House Resolution 605 to urge the Chinese Government to end its decade-long campaign against Falun Dafa, expressing solidarity with those who were being persecuted for the practice.

Therefore

I, Michael A. Nutter, Mayor of the City of Philadelphia, do hereby proclaim Monday, May 13 2013 to be

World Falun Dafa Day

in Philadelphia, and commend the Greater Philadelphia Falun Dafa Association for organizing this event to recognize those who fight for the right to practice the teachings of Falun Dafa.

Michael A. Nutter

Mayor

'美国宾州联邦参议员帕特里克·图密颁发的庆祝世界法轮大法日褒奖令'

United States Senate

This Certificate of Special Recognition is presented to

World Falun Dafa Day

21st Anniversary of Falun Dafa

May 13, 2013

Patrick J. Toomey

United States Senator

'美国宾州联邦参议员帕特里克·图密颁发给法轮大法创始人李洪志先生的褒奖令'

United States Senate

This Certificate of Special Recognition is presented to

Mr. Li Hongzhi

Founder of Falun Dafa

May 13, 2013

Patrick J. Toomey

United States Senator