88R29763 TBO-D
By: Paxton S.R. No. 550
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is a spiritual
practice rooted in ancient Chinese culture and Buddhist traditions,
which millions of people around the world have incorporated into
their lives; and
WHEREAS, In 1992, Falun Dafa was introduced to the public in
China by founder Li Hongzhi; by the end of the decade, it had
attracted around 100 million followers, and today it is practiced
in more than 70 countries across the globe; and
WHEREAS, Falun Dafa emphasizes the attainment of spiritual
growth through the study of Falun Dafa teachings and through gentle
exercises and meditation; its teachings encourage learners to let
go of unhealthy attachments as they strive to attune their lives to
the universal qualities of truth, compassion, and forbearance; and
WHEREAS, Since 1999, tens of millions of Falun Dafa
practitioners in China have been persecuted for their beliefs and
have lived under the threat of abduction, imprisonment, or worse;
Falun Dafa members have courageously stood up for their right to
practice, and in so doing, they have demonstrated the value of life
and human dignity in the face of oppression; and
WHEREAS, Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Dafa, has worked
tirelessly to convey the tenets of Falun Dafa in a way that
transcends cultural and racial boundaries; the movement was
introduced to the state of Texas in 1994, and since then, over a
dozen practice sites have been established within the state; local
Falun Dafa members have enriched the lives of many fellow Texans by
sharing their beliefs and practices through workshops, clubs, and
cultural events; and
WHEREAS, Followers of Falun Dafa constitute an important part
of the diverse cultural fabric of Texas, and Falun Dafa Day provides
a fitting opportunity to recognize their inspiring devotion to the
teachings of their faith and to the ideals of peace and freedom;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby recognize May 13, 2023, as Falun Dafa Day and extend sincere
best wishes to all practitioners of Falun Dafa who call our state
home.