(Minghui.org) With the 22nd World Falun Dafa Day, May 13th, fast approaching, Nevada State Senator Carrie Ann Buck issued a proclamation to “recognize and highlight Falun Dafa’s values on this special day and honor Falun Dafa’s remarkable contributions to our society.”

The proclamation states, “Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is a spiritual practice that millions around the world have made a part of their lives. Rooted in ancient tradition, Falun Dafa consists of moral teaching, meditation, and four gentle exercises that are a unique and effective way to improve health and energy levels.”

It describes the widespread of the practice, “An uplifting mind-body practice that is centered on the universal principles of truthfulness, compassion and forbearance, Falun Dafa, translated into over 40 languages, empowers individuals to embrace what is virtuous and improves their well-being holistically with nearly 100 million people in over 90 countries benefiting from it since its introduction in China on May 13, 1992.”

It commends Falun Dafa's popularity in local communities, “Since 1998, Falun Dafa practitioners in Nevada have brought the practice to the Las Vegas and Reno communities by providing several thousand residents free teaching of the exercises, parades, art exhibits, and public workshops with the intent of encouraging people to enjoy a healthy, harmonious, and peaceful way of being.”

Senator Buck stated, “Proclaimed, That we join millions from coast to coast and around the world to honor this 22nd annual World Falun Dafa Day and the 29th anniversary of the public introduction of Falun Dafa.”

Proclamation from Nevada State Senator Carrie Ann Buck