(Minghui.org) On the occasion of the 16th World Falun Dafa Day (May 13, 2015), several United States senators and congressional representatives took time out to recognize Falun Dafa's positive global impact.

US Senator Benjamin L. Cardin of Maryland

US Senator Benjamin L. Cardin hailed Falun Dafa's “positive global impact” from his home state of Maryland.

“The Falun Gong [Falun Dafa] has significant positive effects on stress-relief and overall health. World Falun Dafa Day not only marks a day of unity and peace within the District of Columbia but the entire world,” wrote Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton in her congratulatory letter.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton of District of Columbia

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton recognizes Falun Dafa's “significant positive effects on stress-relief and overall health.”

Congressman Elijah E. Cummings of Maryland wrote: “Falun Dafa has fostered interfaith and intercultural education. It has championed a more peaceful society and has enriched our communities... Thank you for what you do to support tolerance and world peace.”

Congressman Elijah E. Cummings of Maryland

Congratulatory letter from Congressman Elijah E. Cummings