(Minghui.org) The Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey issued a Joint Legislative Resolution to honor the organizers of and participants in World Falun Dafa Day and New Jersey Falun Dafa Month and extended best wishes for a meaningful and successful observation of these events.

State of New Jersey

The Senate and General Assembly

State House, Trenton, N. J.

Joint Legislative Resolution

By Senator Madden, Assemblyman Moriarty and Assemblywoman Mosquera

Whereas, May 13, 2012, marks the occasion World Falun Dafa, which will take place during New Jersey Falun Dafa Month, and 2012 is the Twentieth Anniversary of Master Li Hongzhi’s first public teaching of the practice in Changchun, China; and

Whereas, The New Jersey Senate and General Assembly are pleased to note the occurrence of New Jersey Falun Dafa Month and to commend Master Li Hongzhi for his remarkable history of steadfast commitment to improving health in mind, body, and spirit and to enhancing the wellbeing of people from all social backgrounds, races, and religions; and

Whereas, Master Li Hongzhi has demonstrated exemplary dedication to the citizens of this State, the nation, and the world by educating people in the smooth and tranquil exercises that can improve them physically and by promoting the universal qualities of truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance that may strengthen them spiritually; and

Whereas, It is altogether proper and fitting for the New Jersey Legislature to acknowledge May 13, 2012, as World Falun Dafa Day during New Jersey Falun Dafa Month, and to salute Master Li Hongzhi for his inestimable contributions to others;

Now, therefore,

Be It Resolved by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:

That this legislature hereby honors the organizers of and participants in World Falun Dafa Day and New Jersey Falun Dafa Month, and extends best wishes for a meaningful and successful observation of these events; 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 Y. Oliver, Speaker of the General Assembly

Kent M. Hicks, Secretary of the Senate

Dana M. Burley, Clerk of the General Assembly