H.R. No. 1552
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, On May 13, 2017, residents of the Houston area are
  joining with people around the globe in celebration of World Falun
  Dafa Day; and
         WHEREAS, Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is a system of
  exercise and teachings rooted in ancient Chinese culture that seeks
  to refine the body and transform the spirit; consisting of gentle
  movements and meditation, the practice is based on the tenets of
  truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance; and
         WHEREAS, First introduced to the public in 1992 by its
  founder, Li Hongzhi, Falun Dafa has since transcended cultural
  boundaries to touch the lives of followers in more than 80
  countries; today, practitioners across the Lone Star State host
  free introductory workshops in a variety of public places as well as
  participate in numerous other community events; and
         WHEREAS, Every year, supporters from all walks of life gather
  together for World Falun Dafa Day, celebrating the beauty of Falun
  Dafa, the spirit of its principles, and the efforts of
  practitioners fighting for their human rights in response to
  persecution from the Chinese Communist Party; and
         WHEREAS, Falun Dafa has long helped countless Texans to lead
  healthier, less stressful lives by working to improve their health,
  purify their mind, and uplift their spirit; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize May 13, 2017, as World Falun Dafa Day
  and extend to all practitioners sincere best wishes for a
  meaningful observance.
 
  Vo
 
 
Straus Goldman Oliverson
 
Allen Gonzales of Williamson Ortega
 
Alonzo González of El Paso Paddie
 
Alvarado Gooden Parker
 
Anchia Guerra Paul
 
Anderson of Dallas Guillen Perez
 
Anderson of McLennan Gutierrez Phelan
 
Arévalo Hefner Phillips
 
Ashby Hernandez Pickett
 
Bailes Herrero Price
 
Bell Hinojosa Raney
 
Bernal Holland Raymond
 
Biedermann Howard Reynolds
 
Blanco Huberty Rinaldi
 
Bohac Hunter Roberts
 
Bonnen of Brazoria Isaac Rodriguez of Bexar
 
Bonnen of Galveston Israel Rodriguez of Travis
 
Burkett Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
 
Burns Johnson of Harris Rose
 
Burrows Kacal Sanford
 
Button Keough Schaefer
 
Cain King of Hemphill Schofield
 
Canales King of Parker Schubert
 
Capriglione King of Uvalde Shaheen
 
Clardy Klick Sheffield
 
Coleman Koop Shine
 
Collier Krause Simmons
 
Cook Kuempel Smithee
 
Cortez Lambert Springer
 
Cosper Landgraf Stephenson
 
Craddick Lang Stickland
 
Cyrier Larson Stucky
 
Dale Laubenberg Swanson
 
Darby Leach Thierry
 
Davis of Dallas Longoria Thompson of Brazoria
 
Davis of Harris Lozano Thompson of Harris
 
Dean Lucio III Tinderholt
 
Deshotel Martinez Turner
 
Dukes Metcalf Uresti
 
Dutton Meyer VanDeaver
 
Elkins Miller Villalba
 
Faircloth Minjarez Vo
 
Fallon Moody Walle
 
Farrar Morrison White
 
Flynn Muñoz, Jr. Wilson
 
Frank Murphy Workman
 
Frullo Murr Wray
 
Geren Neave Wu
 
Gervin-Hawkins Nevárez Zedler
 
Giddings Oliveira Zerwas
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1552 was adopted by the House on April
  25, 2017, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House