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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 550
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WHEREAS, Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is a |
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spiritual practice rooted in ancient Chinese culture and |
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Buddhist traditions, which millions of people around the world |
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have incorporated into their lives; and |
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WHEREAS, In 1992, Falun Dafa was introduced to the public |
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in China by founder Li Hongzhi; by the end of the decade, it had |
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attracted around 100 million followers, and today it is practiced |
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in more than 70 countries across the globe; and |
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WHEREAS, Falun Dafa emphasizes the attainment of spiritual |
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growth through the study of Falun Dafa teachings and through |
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gentle exercises and meditation; its teachings encourage |
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learners to let go of unhealthy attachments as they strive to |
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attune their lives to the universal qualities of truth, |
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compassion, and forbearance; and |
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WHEREAS, Since 1999, tens of millions of Falun Dafa |
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practitioners in China have been persecuted for their beliefs and |
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have lived under the threat of abduction, imprisonment, or worse; |
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Falun Dafa members have courageously stood up for their right to |
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practice, and in so doing, they have demonstrated the value of |
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life and human dignity in the face of oppression; and |
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WHEREAS, Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Dafa, has worked |
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tirelessly to convey the tenets of Falun Dafa in a way that |
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transcends cultural and racial boundaries; the movement was |
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introduced to the state of Texas in 1994, and since then, over a |
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dozen practice sites have been established within the state; |
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local Falun Dafa members have enriched the lives of many fellow |
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Texans by sharing their beliefs and practices through workshops, |
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clubs, and cultural events; and |
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WHEREAS, Followers of Falun Dafa constitute an important |
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part of the diverse cultural fabric of Texas, and Falun Dafa Day |
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provides a fitting opportunity to recognize their inspiring |
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devotion to the teachings of their faith and to the ideals of |
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peace and freedom; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize May 13, 2023, as Falun Dafa Day and |
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extend sincere best wishes to all practitioners of Falun Dafa who |
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call our state home. |
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Paxton |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 11, 2023. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |