(Clearwisdom.net) This May 13 is the twelfth World Falun Dafa Day. Previous Ottawa mayors have proclaimed “Falun Dafa Day in Ottawa” since 2001. On May 12, 2011, newly-elected mayor Jim Watson proclaimed May 13, 2011 as Falun Dafa Day in Ottawa, the capital city of Canada.

FALUN DAFA DAY

May 13, 2011

WHEREAS, Falun Dafa practitioners follow the principles of truthfulness, compassion and forbearance and incorporate them into their daily lives, striving to become better people in all environments and situations; and

WHEREAS, Falun Dafa practitioners in Ottawa and worldwide are joyously celebrating the 19^th anniversary of Falun Dafa’s introduction to the public during May 2011; and

WHEREAS, transcending the racial and cultural boundaries, Falun Dafa embraces people of all ages, from all walks of life and religious affiliations; and

WHEREAS, Falun Dafa practitioners and citizens in Ottawa will celebrate Falun Dafa Day with dancing, singing and musical band performances and other festivities;

THEREFORE, I, Jim Watson, Mayor of the City of Ottawa, do hereby proclaim May 13, 2011, as Falun Dafa Day in Ottawa.

Jim Watson

Mayor