(Clearwisdom.net) On the occasion of the 12^th World Falun Dafa Day and the 19^th anniversary of the introduction of Falun Dafa to the public, Michael A. Nutter, Mayor of the City of Philadelphia, wrote a greeting letter for World Falun Dafa Day celebration. He commended the Greater Philadelphia Falun Dafa Association for organizing the Falun Dafa Day celebration to recognize those who fight for the right to practice this gentle teaching, Falun Dafa.

City of Philadelphia

Michael A. Nutter

Mayor

May 15, 2011

Dear Friends:

World Falun Dafa Day on May 13, 2011 will mark the 19^th anniversary since the first public teaching of Falun Dafa in Changchun, China. Since then World Falun Dafa Day has been a time for the citizens of Philadelphia to join practitioners in learning and performing the Falun Dafa exercises.

Falun Dafa combines techniques in meditation with exercises that are meant to enhance health and promote general well-being. Rather than being encouraged, the practice was outlawed in China in 1999. In March of 2010, the U.S. House of Representatives passed House Resolution 605 to urge the Chinese Government to end its decade-long campaign against Falun Dafa, expressing solidarity with those who were being persecuted for the practice.

On behalf of the City of Philadelphia, where the promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness was first made to every American, I commend the Greater Philadelphia Falun Dafa Association for organizing this event to recognize those who fight for the right to practice this gentle teaching. You have my best wishes for a day filled with peace and my hopes for your future success.

Sincerely,

Michael A. Nutter

Mayor