(Clearwisdom.net) On the occasion of the 12th World Falun Dafa Day, Buddy Dyer, Mayor of the City of Orlando, Florida, proclaimed May 13, 2011 as Falun Dafa Day in the City of Orlando.

City of Orlando

Proclamation

Whereas, Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is a traditional qigong and meditation system with an ancient Chinese heritage, based on the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance; and

Whereas, Falun Dafa emphasizes moral value, health improvements and leads sincere practice toward enlightenments; and

Whereas, Falun Dafa has helped numerous people turn away from alcohol, drugs, violence and other bad habits; and

Whereas, the people who practice Falun Dafa come from all walks of life, as it transcends cultural, social and national boundaries; and

Whereas, Falun Dafa's contribution to humanity has been widely recognized and honored in the United States; and

Whereas, Falun Dafa classes are always offered free to the public;

Now, Therefore, I, Buddy Dyer, Mayor of the City of Orlando, herby do proclaim May 13, 2011 as

"Falun Dafa Day"

in the City of Orlando, and encourage all citizens to join me in commending those involved in this event for their dedication to our communities and fellow man.

In Witness Whereof, I hereunto have set my hand and caused the Seal of Orlando to be affixed this 13th day of May 2011.

Buddy Dyer

Mayor