(Clearwisdom.net) Mr. Stephen Terrell, Mayor of the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, proclaimed May 13, 2007, as "Falun Dafa Day" in Allen, Texas, and urged all citizens to take cognizance of this event and participate in all the events related thereto in the community.

Office of the Mayor

City of Allen

Proclamation

Whereas, Falun Dafa practitioners are joyously celebrating the 8^th Annual World Falun Dafa Day on May 13, 2007, with festivals and events to be held across the United States and the world; and

Whereas, Falun Dafa is an advanced exercise and meditation practice of mind, body, and spirit based on the principles of truthfulness, compassion and forbearance; and,

Whereas, Falun Dafa transcends cultural and racial boundaries and contributes to the universal dream of a peaceful, tolerant, and more compassionate society; and,

Whereas, Falun Dafa practitioners' determination and courage to stand up for truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance while facing severe persecution from the Chinese Communist Party has shown the world the value of life and the preciousness of human dignity.

Now, Therefore, I, Stephen Terrell, Mayor of the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, do hereby proclaim May 13, 2007, as:

"Falun Dafa Day"

in Allen, Texas, and I urge all citizens to take cognizance of this event and participate in all the events related thereto in this community.

Stephen Terrell, Mayor