81R29450 JNC-D
By: Howard of Travis H.R. No. 1868
R E S O L U T I O N
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; and
WHEREAS, Consisting of gentle movements and meditation,
Falun Dafa is based on the principles of truthfulness, compassion,
and forbearance; the practice was first introduced to the public in
1992, and today it has followers in more than 80 countries; and
WHEREAS, Every year, supporters 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, May 13, 2009, is the 17th annual World Falun Dafa
Day, and to join the global celebration, practitioners in Texas
will hold an event on the south side of the Capitol on Saturday, May
16; and
WHEREAS, For nearly two decades, Falun Dafa has helped
countless Texans to lead healthier, less stressful lives by working
to improve their health, purify their minds, and uplift their
spirit; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate World Falun Dafa Day on May 13,
2009, and the special observance to be held on the Capitol grounds
on May 16, 2009, and extend to all practitioners sincere best wishes
for a meaningful observance.