(Minghui.org) Falun Dafa practitioners from the Dallas-Fort Worth area in Texas, celebrated the upcoming World Falun Dafa Day and the 20th anniversary of the introduction of Falun Dafa to the public at Russell Creek Park on May 6, 2012. Mayor Todd Meier of the Town of Addison proclaimed May 13, 2012 as Falun Dafa Day and commended Falun Dafa practitioners’ contributions to the community. Below is the text of the proclamation.

Proclamation: Be it proclaimed by the mayor Town of Addison

Whereas, Falun Dafa , also known as Falun Gong, is a peaceful self-improvement practice rooted in ancient Chinese culture that centers around the universal principle of Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance and it consists of five gentle exercises, including meditation; and

Whereas, Master Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Dafa helped millions across the world improve their health and moral standards, as well as deepen their understanding of life, humanity and the universe, through the the practice of Falun Dafa; and

Whereas, transcending culture and boundaries, Falun Dafa has touched the lives of more than 100 million people in over 80 countries, more men and women in the United States are learning the practice and purifying their hearts, energizing their bodies, and striving to create virtuous communities; and

Whereas, Falun Dafa was first introduced to the public in 1992 in China and was introduced to Dallas-fort Worth in 1996. Since then, many free introductory workshops have been held in public places such as city libraries and public parks, and practitioners have participated in many community events; and

Whereas, Falun Dafa practitioners' determination and courage to stand up for Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance while facing severe persecution from the Chinese Community Party has shown the world the value of life and the preciousness of human dignity; and

Whereas, Falun Dafa practitioners in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area will celebrate World Falun Dafa Day at the Piano Russell Creek Park on May 6th.

Now, therefore, I, Todd Meier, do hereby proclaim May 13, 2012, as “Falun Dafa Day”.

Dutifully executed this day May 13, 2012,

Mayor, Town of Addison, State of Texas