(Clearwisdom.net) On the occasion of the 12^th World Falun Dafa Day and the 19^th anniversary of the public introduction of Falun Dafa, the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey issued a Joint Legislative Resolution acknowledging World Falun Dafa Day and Commending Falun Dafa practitioners for their commitment and dedication to this advanced cultivation and practice system.

State of New Jersey

The Senate and General Assembly

State House, Trenton,N.J.

Joint Legislative Resolution

By Senator Madden and Assemblyman Moriarty

Whereas, The Senate and General Assembly of the state of New Jersey are pleased to note that World Falun Dafa Day will take place on May 13, 2011; and

Whereas, World Falun Dafa Day celebrates the principles of truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance and highlights the Falun Dafa practice, which includes meditation and gentle exercises, in benefit of individuals from all walks of life in more than one hundred countries; and

Whereas, Under the guidance of its founder, Li Hongzhi, the practice of Falun Dafa has helped to improve the health, purify the minds, uplift the spirits, and deepen the understanding of its adherents; and

Whereas, Since its introduction, Falun Dafa has touched the lives of numerous residents of New Jersey, and regular practice sites have been established throughout the State in public libraries, public school, companies, community centers, senior citizen centers, bookstores, universities, parks, and Y.M.C.A.s; and

Whereas, it is both proper and fitting for this Legislative to note the significance of World Falun Dafa Day , May 13, 2011; now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:

That this Legislature hereby joins in acknowledging World Falun Dafa Day, and

Commends the practitioners for their commitment and dedication to this advanced cultivation and practice system; and

Be it further Resolved, That a duly authenticated copy of this resolution be signed by the Senate President and the Assembly Speaker and attested by the Senate Secretary and the Assembly Clerk.

Stephen M Sweeney

President of the Senate

Sheila Oliver

Speaker of the General Assembly