R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, originated in 1-2 prehistoric China and is an ancient practice for the mind and body 1-3 consisting of gentle movements and meditation; practiced by people 1-4 of all ages in more than 40 countries, the tradition has at its 1-5 core the principles of truthfulness, benevolence, and tolerance; 1-6 and 1-7 WHEREAS, In 1992, Li Hongzhi introduced Falun Dafa to the 1-8 general public of China; he came to Houston in 1996 and has given 1-9 numerous free workshops to help anyone interested in learning the 1-10 practice; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Since Li Hongzhi introduced Falun Dafa to the public 1-12 nine years ago, it has become a popular method of refining the body 1-13 and mind through exercise and meditation; in the ensuing years, he 1-14 and others who have become practitioners of Falun Dafa have helped 1-15 countless Texans to gain increased levels of energy and to lead 1-16 healthier, less stressful lives; now, therefore, be it 1-17 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 1-18 Legislature hereby recognize May 13, 2001, as World Falun Dafa Day 1-19 and applaud the noteworthy efforts of Li Hongzhi and all the 1-20 followers of this ancient practice. Danburg _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1133 was adopted by the House on May 25, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House