(Minghui.org) Mayor Robert N. Cluck of the City of Arlington, Texas, proclaimed May 13, 2013 as Falun Dafa Day.
Office of the Mayor Arlington, Texas
Proclamation
Whereas , Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is a peaceful self-improvement practice rooted in ancient Chinese culture that centers around the universal principal of Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance and it consists of five gentle exercises, including meditation; and
Whereas , Master Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Dafa has helped millions across the world improving their health and moral standards, as well as deepen their understanding of life, humanity and the universe, through the practice of Falun Dafa; and
Whereas , transcending and racial boundaries, Falun Dafa has touched the lives of more than 100 million people in over 80 countries, more men and women in the United States are learning the practice and purifying their hearts, energizing their bodies, and striving to create virtuous communities; and
Whereas , Falun Dafa was first introduced to the public in 1992 in China and was introduced to Dallas-Fort Worth in 1996. Since then, 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
Now, therefore, I, Dr. Robert N. Cluck, Mayor of the City of Arlington, Texas, and on behalf of the Arlington City Council, do hereby proclaim May 13, 2013 as “Falun Dafa Day”.
In witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City to be affixed this 13th day of May in the year of our Lord two thousand and thirteen.
Dr. Robert N. Cluck Mayor
