(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 special occasion, Mayor John Terrell of the City of Southlake, Texas, on behalf of the City Council, proclaimed May 13, 2013, as Falun Dafa Day.

Proclamation

City of Southlake

Whereas: Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is a peaceful self-improvement practice rooted in ancient Chinese culture that centers around the principals of Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance; and,

Whereas, Falun Dafa was first introduced to the public in 1992 in China and was introduced in 1996 to the Dallas-Fort Worth area; and,

Whereas, 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 in greater Dallas-Fort Worth areas will celebrate World Falun Dafa Day at the Plano Russell Creek Park Pavilion on May 11, 2013; now,

Therefore, I, Mayor John Terrell, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim May 13, 2013, as

Falun Dafa Day

John Terrell

Mayor