(Minghui.org) Falun Gong, also known as Falun Dafa, was first made public in Changchun, Jilin Province, China, on May 13, 1992, by its founder, Mr. Li Hongzhi. The practice has since spread to more than 100 countries.

May 13 was declared “World Falun Dafa Day” in 2000. On the occasion of the 2019 World Falun Dafa Day, elected officials in New York issued proclamations and sent congratulatory letters to show their support and commend Falun Dafa.

Six New York State Senators Congratulate World Falun Dafa Day

Proclamation from New York State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle

Letter from New York State Senator Monica R. Martinez

Proclamation from New York State Senator Phil M. Boyle

Certificate of Recognition from New York State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky of the 16^th district

Proclamation from New York State Senator Andrew J. Lanza

Letter from New York State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins

New York City Council Members Congratulate World Falun Dafa Day

Letter from New York City Council Member Margaret Chin

Citation from New York City Council Member Adrienne E. Adams

Letter from New York City Council Member Eric A. Ulrich

Citation from New York City Council Member Stephen T. Levin

Letter from New York City Council Member Robert E. Cornegy, Jr.

Citation from New York City Council Member Alan N. Maisel

Citation from New York City Council Member Joseph C. Borelli

Letter from New York City Council Member Joseph C. Borelli

Local Officials in Counties, Cities, and Townships on Long Island Congratulate World Falun Dafa Day

Proclamation from Brookhaven, New York

Certificate from the City of Glen Cove

Citation from the City of Islip

Proclamation from Nassau County

Certificate from the Town of North Hempstead

Proclamation from the Town of Smithtown

Proclamation from Suffolk County

Letter from the Town of Southampton

Proclamation from the Town of Huntington

Relevant articles in Chinese: New York City Council Members; Nine towns in Long Island, New York.