We, the duly authorized city officials, do hereby take pleasure in appointing you an

Honorary Citizen

Of the City of Houston, Texas, in recognition of the outstanding success you have achieved in your worthy vocation and in appreciation of the valuable contribution you have made and are making, through unselfish public service for the benefit and welfare of mankind.

Furthermore, as a token of high esteem, we have selected you to serve as a

Goodwill Ambassador

Of our City with full power and authority to inform others of the genuine hospitality and friendly atmosphere which prevails in Houston and of the many advantages and unlimited opportunities that our great City has to offer.

In testimony whereof, witness our signatures and the official seal of the City of Houston affixed hereto this the 3^rd day of August, 1994 A.D.

Signature of Mayor of City of Houston ( many other signatures which can not be read due to the resolution of the picture is not clear)

As the founder of Falun Dafa, an advanced system of spiritual cultivation, Li Hong Zhi has gained the respect and admiration of people around the world. Falun Dafa is based on the principles of Zhen, Shan, and Ren (truth, compassion, and forbearance), the virtues of the universe. Falun Dafa emphasizes health improvements and leads sincere practitioners towards enlightenment.

Falun Dafa transcends cultural and racial boundaries. It resonates the universal truth to every corner of the earth and bridges the gap between east and west. Li Hong Zhi has worked tirelessly to convey Falun Dafa from China to the rest of the world. Along the way, he has touched the lives of countless people in many countries, earning an acclaimed international reputation.

As part of his first visit to the United States, Li Hong Zhi will host a seminar in Houston on October 12, 1996. The City of Houston is pleased to welcome Li Hong Zhi on this auspicious occasion, and extends best wishes for continued success,

Therefore, I, Robert C Lanier, Mayor of the City of Houston, hereby proclaim Saturday, October 12, 1996, as

In Houston, Texas,

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the Official Seal of the City of Houston to be affixed this 11^th day of October, 1996, A.D.

Signature of Mayor of the City of Houston

1993 Oriental Health Expo

Honor Received by Falun Gong in 1993

(The People's Public Security News, September 21, 1993 Vol.956)

Reporting from the China Falun Gong General Assistance Center in Beijing -

On August 25, 1993, the Third National Conference on Combating Criminal Activities by the General Public and Honoring Outstanding Jianyiyongwei Individuals, which was co-sponsored by the Ministry of Central Propaganda and the Ministry of Public Security, was held in Beijing. During the conference, at the invitation of the China Jianyiyongwei Foundation and with the support of Secretary General Zhan Jian, deputy Secretary General Guan Qian, and Director Fei Dequan of the China Qigong Science Research Society, Mr. Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Gong, paid a visit to the Conference venue along with some of his students and offered free consultation and treatment to the outstanding Jianyiyongwei individuals. Attending the conference were representatives from 30 provinces and cities across the country, most of whom had been injured or disabled from altercations with criminals. After the treatment, they unanimously agreed to receiving remarkable improvement and the arrangement received wide approval. Some representatives credited the event as a tangible benefit offered by the Conference. In light of this, the China Jianyiyongwei Foundation specially dispatched thank-you letters to China Qigong Science Research Society, Fengtai District branch of the Beijing Public Security Bureau and Mr. Li Hongzhi.

On September 21, 1993, The People's Public Security News carried a report on the event with a picture taken by Li Xiaojin, Assistant Director of the Beijing Public Security Bureau. The report called on Falun Gong practitioners to actively contribute to society while adhering to the virtues of Falun Gong teachings. ............

On August 30, Mr. Li Hongzhi (right), Chairperson of China Falun Gong Research Society, along with a group of his students, offered free health recovery treatment to representatives attending the Third National Outstanding Jianyiyongwei Individuals Honoring Conference. Mr. Li Hongzhi said, "all national outstanding criminal-combating individuals verified by the China Jianyiyongwei Foundation are qualified to receive free consultation from us."

August 31, 1993 - The thank-you letter dispatched on August 31, 1993 by the China JianyiYongwei (voluntarily combating criminal activities) Foundation (CJYF) under the Ministry of Public Security of the People's Republic of China to the China Qigong Science Research Society (CQSRS).

The Ministry of Public Security of the People's Republic of China

To: Mr. Zhang, Zhenhuan, Chairman of the China Qigong Science Research Society

The Third National Outstanding JianyiYongwei Individuals Honoring Conference, which was co-sponsored by the Central Propaganda Ministry and the Public Security Ministry, has been successfully wrapped up. Many representatives attending the Conference got injured or disabled from fighting against criminals. After conventional medical treatment, many of them still suffered from various symptoms. To help those outstanding individuals alleviate their sufferings, CJYF had formally submitted a request to CQSRS to invite Mr. Li, Hongzhi, founder of China Falun Gong, to offer free health recovery treatment to the outstanding figures during the Conference. Our request received immediate endorsement from general secretary Mr. Zhang, Jian, deputy general secretary Mr. Guan, Qian and Director Mr. Fei, Dequan.

On August 24, upon our invitation, Mr. Li Hongzhi made a special trip to the Public Security Ministry and offered treatment to Chairman Wang, Fang. On August 30, Mr. Li, Hongzhi, leading a group of Falun Gong masters (veteran practitioners), offered treatment to up to 100 representatives at the Conference venue. Because of the remarkable effectiveness, the treatment received wide acclamation. Prior to the treatment, some people were suffering from ailments left over from knife and gunshot injuries. After the treatment, they were relieved of such symptoms as pain, numbness and chronic weakness. Those suffering from brain injury post illnesses recovered sober mind after the treatment, and were relieved of such symptoms as headache and dizziness. Some people were ridded of tumors right on the spot. Some excreted gall stones in 24 hours after receiving the treatment. Some people suffered from stomach diseases, heart diseases or arthritis. After the treatment, all of them were relieved of symptoms right on the site. Among those almost 100 people receiving treatment, only one person claimed no obvious effects. All others felt obvious improvements of various degrees. The representatives treated by Falun Gong were very grateful for this event arranged by the China JianyiYongwei Foundation and credited it as a tangible help offered during the Conference. Whereas the leaders of CQSRS and Mr. Li, Hongzhi directly offered that help, and the activity would help promote the general public's sense of voluntarily combating criminal activities, we hereby express our sincere thanks to you, other CQSRS leaders and Mr. Li, Hongzhi!