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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, On May 13, 2017, residents of the Houston area are |
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joining with people around the globe in celebration of World Falun |
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Dafa Day; and |
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WHEREAS, Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is a system of |
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exercise and teachings rooted in ancient Chinese culture that seeks |
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to refine the body and transform the spirit; consisting of gentle |
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movements and meditation, the practice is based on the tenets of |
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truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance; and |
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WHEREAS, First introduced to the public in 1992 by its |
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founder, Li Hongzhi, Falun Dafa has since transcended cultural |
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boundaries to touch the lives of followers in more than 80 |
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countries; today, practitioners across the Lone Star State host |
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free introductory workshops in a variety of public places as well as |
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participate in numerous other community events; and |
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WHEREAS, Every year, supporters from all walks of life gather |
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together for World Falun Dafa Day, celebrating the beauty of Falun |
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Dafa, the spirit of its principles, and the efforts of |
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practitioners fighting for their human rights in response to |
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persecution from the Chinese Communist Party; and |
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WHEREAS, Falun Dafa has long helped countless Texans to lead |
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healthier, less stressful lives by working to improve their health, |
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purify their mind, and uplift their spirit; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize May 13, 2017, as World Falun Dafa Day |
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and extend to all practitioners sincere best wishes for a |
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meaningful observance. |
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Allen |
Gonzales of Williamson |
Ortega |
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Alonzo |
González of El Paso |
Paddie |
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Anderson of Dallas |
Guillen |
Perez |
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Anderson of McLennan |
Gutierrez |
Phelan |
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Biedermann |
Howard |
Reynolds |
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Bonnen of Brazoria |
Isaac |
Rodriguez of Bexar |
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Bonnen of Galveston |
Israel |
Rodriguez of Travis |
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Burkett |
Johnson of Dallas |
Romero, Jr. |
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Burns |
Johnson of Harris |
Rose |
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Cain |
King of Hemphill |
Schofield |
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Canales |
King of Parker |
Schubert |
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Capriglione |
King of Uvalde |
Shaheen |
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Cosper |
Landgraf |
Stephenson |
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Davis of Dallas |
Longoria |
Thompson of Brazoria |
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Davis of Harris |
Lozano |
Thompson of Harris |
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Dean |
Lucio III |
Tinderholt |
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Gervin-Hawkins |
Nevárez |
Zedler |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1552 was adopted by the House on April |
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25, 2017, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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