(Minghui.org) For the 19th World Falun Dafa Day, May 13, multiple counties and cities in the State of New York issued proclamations to local Falun Gong practitioners.
The government officials proclaimed May 13, 2018 as Falun Dafa Day, congratulating them on the 26th anniversary of Falun Gong's public introduction, and recognizing practitioners' contributions to their communities.
The proclamations commended the positive impact this self-improvement practice brings to society, especially noting Falun Gong's core principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. The officials also condemned the 19-year-long persecution of Falun Gong in China.
Kathy M. Sheehan, the mayor of the City of Albany, and the proclamation she issued
Laura Curran, the Nassau County executive and her proclamation
Steven Bellone, the Suffolk County executive, and the proclamation he issued
Chad A. Lupinacci, the Huntington County supervisor, and his proclamation
Edward P. Romaine, the mayor of the Town of Brook Haven, and the proclamation he issued
Laura Jens-Smith, the mayor of the Town of Riverhead, and her proclamation
Edward R. Wehrheim, the mayor of the Town of Smithtown, and the proclamation he issued
Angie M. Carpenter, the mayor of the Town of Islip, and the proclamation she issued
Richard H. Schaffer, the mayor of the Town of Babylon, and his proclamation
Judi Bosworth, the mayor of the Town of North Hempstead, and her proclamation
Tim Tenke, the mayor of Glen Cove, and the proclamation he issued
