(Minghui.org) For the 19^th World Falun Dafa Day, May 13, multiple counties and cities in the State of New York issued proclamations to local Falun Gong practitioners.

The government officials proclaimed May 13, 2018 as Falun Dafa Day, congratulating them on the 26^th anniversary of Falun Gong's public introduction, and recognizing practitioners' contributions to their communities.

The proclamations commended the positive impact this self-improvement practice brings to society, especially noting Falun Gong's core principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. The officials also condemned the 19-year-long persecution of Falun Gong in China.

Kathy M. Sheehan, the mayor of the City of Albany, and the proclamation she issued

Laura Curran, the Nassau County executive and her proclamation

Steven Bellone, the Suffolk County executive, and the proclamation he issued

Chad A. Lupinacci, the Huntington County supervisor, and his proclamation

Edward P. Romaine, the mayor of the Town of Brook Haven, and the proclamation he issued

Laura Jens-Smith, the mayor of the Town of Riverhead, and her proclamation

Edward R. Wehrheim, the mayor of the Town of Smithtown, and the proclamation he issued

Angie M. Carpenter, the mayor of the Town of Islip, and the proclamation she issued

Richard H. Schaffer, the mayor of the Town of Babylon, and his proclamation

Judi Bosworth, the mayor of the Town of North Hempstead, and her proclamation

Tim Tenke, the mayor of Glen Cove, and the proclamation he issued