(Clearwisdom.net) On May 12, 2009, Peter M. Corroon, Mayor of Salt Lake County declared May 12th, 2009 as Falun Dafa Day in Salt Lake County, Utah.
Proclamation
Whereas, Falun Dafa is an advanced traditional Chinese Qigong practice for improving the mind, body, and spirit through gentle exercises and meditation; and
Whereas, Falun Dafa is a virtuous practice which espouses the principles of truthfulness, compassion and tolerance; and
Whereas, Falun Dafa is practiced in more than forty countries including China, other parts of Asia, Australia, New Zealand, most countries in Europe, Canada and the United States; and;
Whereas, Falun Dafa practitioners have demonstrated great compassion and tolerance under the most severe environment.
Now, Therefore, I, Peter M. Corroon, as Mayor of Salt Lake County do hereby declare May 12th, 2009 as
Falun Dafa Day
in Salt Lake County.
Signed this 12th day of May, 2009
Peter M. Corroon
Salt Lake County Mayor