(Minghui.org) May 13, 2021 is the 22^nd World Falun Dafa Day. Elected officials including Members of Congress, State legislators, and members of county and city councils issued proclamations, certificates of recognition, and letters to honor the occasion and commend Falun Dafa practitioners’ contributions to their communities.

Proclamations, certificates of recognition, and letters from over 20 elected officials in Greater Los Angeles, California

Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from Congressman Brad Sherman

Letter from Congressman Ken Calvert condemns the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) persecution.

Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from Linda Sanchez, Member of Congress

Certificate of Recognition from State Senator Susan Rubio

Certificate of Recognition from Council Member Paul Krekorian of 2^nd district (from the Epoch Times database)

Certificate of Recognition from Council Member Bob Blumenfield of the 3^rd district

Proclamation from Board of Supervisors of Riverside County

Certificate of recognition from Mayor Farrah Khan of the City of Irvine

Certificate of recognition from Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson of the City of Riverside

Proclamation from the City Council of Rancho Cucamonga

Certificate of recognition from Mayor Grace Hu of the City of Cerritos

Certificate of recognition from Mayor Jocelyn Yow of the City of Eastvale

Greeting letter from Vice Mayor Wes Speake of the City of Corona (from the the Epoch Times database)

Background: What is Falun Dafa?

Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong) was first introduced to the public by Mr. Li Hongzhi in Changchun, China in 1992. The spiritual discipline is now practiced in over 100 countries and regions worldwide. Millions of people have embraced the teachings—which are based on the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance as well as five gentle exercises—and experienced uplifted health and well-being.