(Minghui.org) The Illinois Senate passed a proclamation introduced by Senator Lakesia Collins to celebrate Falun Dafa Day in May 2026.

State Senator Lakesia Collins and her proclamation (Minghui.org)

The proclamation reads, “Falun Dafa is an advanced exercise and meditation practice of body, mind and spirit based on the principles of truthfulness, compassion and forbearance, and

“Men and women in the United States are learning Falun Dafa, purifying their hearts, energizing their bodies. and striving to create virtuous communities, and

“Falun Dafa’s contribution to society has been widely recognized and honored around the world since Mr. Li Hongzhi introduced it to the public in 1992; and

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

“Falun Dafa practitioners’ determination and courage to stand up for truthfulness, compassion and forbearance while facing severe persecution from the Chinese Communist Party has shown the world the value of life and human dignity, therefore be it

“BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we honor Falun Dafa Day and the practice’s contributions to society trough meditation.”