(Minghui.org) May 13, 2013, marks the 14th anniversary of World Falun Dafa Day and the 21st anniversary of the introduction of Falun Dafa to the public by Mr. Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Dafa. On this occasion, Mayor J. Michael Harris of the City of Carthage proclaimed May 13, 2013, as “Falun Dafa Day Honoring Truthfulness-Compassion-Tolerance” in the City of Carthage, Missouri.

Proclamation City of Carthage Office of the Mayor of Carthage

Whereas , the City of Carthage joins Falun Dafa practitioners in recognizing World Falun Dafa Day on May 13, 2013 and

Whereas , Falun Dafa is a peaceful spiritual practice rooted in traditional Chinese culture that consists of five gentle exercises including meditation, and a moral philosophy centered on the values of truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance, and

Whereas , Mr. Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Dafa , introduced the practice in May of 1992, and

Whereas , Falun Dafa practitioners in Missouri note stress reduction, health improvement and spiritual growth, and

Whereas , Falun Dafa is practiced by many professional citizens of all ages in Missouri, and

Whereas Falun Dafa transcends cultural and racial boundaries and contributes to the universal dream of a peaceful, tolerant, and more compassionate society, and

Now, Therefore , I, J. Michael Harris, Mayor of the Carthage, Missouri do hereby proclaim May 13, 2013 as

“Falun Dafa Day Honoring Truthfulness-Compassion-Tolerance”

in the City of Carthage, dated this 7th day of May 2013.

J. Michael Harris, Mayor, City of Carthage

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