(Minghui.org) This May 2012 marks the 20^th anniversary of Falun Dafa's introduction to the public and 13^th World Falun Dafa Day. John Hickenlooper, Governor of the State of Colorado proclaimed May 13, 2012 as World Falun Dafa Day in the State of Colorado.

State of Colorado

Proclamation

Whereas, since its public introduction on May 13^th, 1992 by Mr. Li Hongzhi, Falun Dafa has brought health and peace of mind to over 100 million people around the world; and

Whereas, this year marks the 20^th anniversary of Falun's introduction to the public; and

Whereas, Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is an ancient practice of exercise, meditation, and study that promotes good spiritual and mental health; and

Whereas, Falun Dafa is based on the principles of Zhen-Shan-Ren, which are“Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance,” as the virtues of the universe; and

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

Whereas, Falun Dafa is practiced all over Colorado by many citizens of all ages; and

Whereas, all Falun Dafa activities are always offered free to the public;

Therefore I, John Hickenlooper, Governor of the State of Colorado, do hereby proclaim May 13, 2012

WORLD FALUN DAFA DAY

in the State of Colorado.

Given under my hand and the Executive Seal of the State of Colorado, this eighth day of May, 2012

John Hickenlooper

Governor