(Clearwisdom.net) On May 10, 2009, Falun Dafa practitioners from the Greater Dallas Area practiced the exercises at Russell Creek Park in the City of Plano, in celebration of the 10^th World Falun Dafa Day and the 17^th Anniversary of the introduction of Falun Dafa to the public. Mr. Pat Evans, Mayor of the City of Plano, Texas, proclaimed Wednesday, May 13, 2009 as "World Falun Dafa Day" in Plano, and encouraged all citizens to join him and the Plano City Council in honoring Falun Dafa and practicing its universal principles that encourage kindness, honesty, and patience.

Falun Dafa practitioners from the Greater Dallas Area practice at Russell Creek Park in the City of Plano to celebrate the 10^th World Falun Dafa Day and the 17^th Anniversary of the introduction of Falun Dafa to the public

Falun Dafa practitioners from the Greater Dallas Area Wishes Master Li Happy Birthday!

Whereas, Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is a peaceful and healthy self-improvement practice rooted in ancient Chinese culture; and

Whereas, Falun Dafa Consists of five gentle exercises, including meditation, and centers around the universal principles of Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance; and

Whereas, Master Li Hongzhi, who introduced Falun Dafa to the public in 1992, has helped millions of people across the world improve their health and moral standards, and deepen their understanding of life, humanity and the universe; and

Whereas, although Falun Dafa is not a religion and has no binding membership, those who practice the art have significant positive effects that relieve stress and improve their mental and physical health; and

Whereas, Falun Dafa transcends cultural and racial boundaries, and has touched the lives of people of different ages, professions and racial backgrounds in over 60 countries; and

Whereas, the Dallas - Fort Worth practitioners will gather at the Plano Russell Creek Park on May 10, 2009 to celebrate the founding of Falun Dafa;

Now, Therefore, I, Pat Evans, Mayor of the City of Plano, Texas, do hereby proclaim Wednesday, May 13, 2009 as "World Falun Dafa Day" in Plano, and I do thereby encourage all citizens to join me and the Plano City Council in honoring Falun Dafa and practicing its universal principles that encourage kindness, honesty, and patience.

Pat Evans
Office of the Mayor