Mayor Mark Gerretsen signed a proclamation on behalf of the City of Kingston, Ontario, Canada proclaiming May 13th as Falun Dafa Day in the City.
The text of the proclamation is reproduced below:
WHEREAS Falun Dafa is an advanced cultivation practice system for mind, body, and spirit based on the principle of Truthfulness Compassion Forbearance; and
WHEREAS Falun Dafa was first introduced to the world in 1992 by Mr. Li Hongzhi; and has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to improving health in mind body and spirit, and to enhancing the well-being of people from all walks of society, who follow its tenets; and
WHEREAS The physical and spiritual benefits of Falun Dafa have led to its spread throughout 114 countries with over 100 million practitioners; and
WHEREAS The great compassion and forbearance demonstrated by Falun Dafa practitioners have touched the hearts of kind-hearted people all over the world; and
WHEREAS Falun Dafa practitioners in the community across Canada celebrated the Falun Dafa Day on May 13th;
Therefore I, Mayor Gerretsen, hereby proclaim May 13th, 2011 to be Falun Dafa Day, honouring Truthfulness Compassion Forbearance.
Dated at Kingston this 4th day of May, 2011
Mark Gerretsen
Mayor
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