(Minghui.org) This May 13 marks the 20^th anniversary of the introduction of Falun Dafa to the public. On May 5, 2012, Karen Freeman-Wilson, Mayor of the City of Gary, Indiana, proclaimed May 5, 2012 as Falun Dafa Day in recognition of Falun Dafa’s 20 years of dedicated service to the community. Below is the text of the proclamation.

City of Gary

Proclamation

Whereas, Falun Dafa is an advanced exercise and meditation practice of mind, body and spirit based on the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance; 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, publicly introduced by Mr. Li Hongzhi in 1992, is now practiced and cherished by over 100 million people in over 100 countries and has received a plethora of honors; and

Whereas, Falun Dafa is celebrating 20 years of dedicated service to the community;

Whereas, numerous practitioners of Falun Dafa are persecuted in China for their teachings; and

Whereas: Indiana residents participate in the global effort in peacefully appealing for freedom and human rights for those in need; and

Now, Therefore: I, Karen Freeman-Wilson, Mayor of the City of Gary, Indiana, do hereby proclaim May 5, 2012 as

“Falun Dafa Day”

Dated this 5^th Day of May 2012

Karen Freeman-Wilson

Mayor, Gary, Indiana