Citation by the Assemble

Know you by these presents:

WHEREAS, Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong) is a traditional Chinese Qigong practice founded by Mr. Li Hongzhi in 1992, based on the universal principles of Zhen-Shan-Ren (Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance), promoting the self-improvement of one's physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being; and

WHEREAS, Falun Dafa consists of five gentle exercises and a meditation that have proven to have wonderful physical and mental health benefits; and

WHEREAS, Falun Dafa is designed to help people cleans their mind, uplift their moral standards, rid bad habits, preserve precious human traditions such as honesty, courtesy, loyalty and unselfishness; and

WHEREAS, Falun Dafa is practiced by 100 million people in forty countries worldwide and Falun Dafa's contribution to the society has been widely recognized and honored around the world; and

WHEREAS, the practitioners of Falun Dafa have remained true to the teaching of Mr. Li Hongzhi and demonstrated great compassion and tolerance; and

WHEREAS, Falun Dafa's contribution to humanity has been widely recognized and honored throughout the United States; now, therefore,

Representative David Cullen, on behalf of the Wisconsin State Assembly, under Assembly Rule 97, dose hereby applaud the self-improvement and nonviolent practice of Falun Dafa and declares September 15, 2002 as Falun Dafa Day.

Signature of Representative David Cullen, 13^th Assembly District

Signature of Representative Scott R. Jensen, Speaker of the Assembly

Signature of Representative of Stephen J. Freese, Speaker Pro Tempore

STATE CAPITOL

MADISON, WISCONSIN

September 15, 2002