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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. |