(Clearwisdom.net) On April 22, 2011, John Hickenlooper, Governor of the State of Colorado, proclaimed May 13, 2011 as Falun Dafa Day in the State of Colorado.

State of Colorado

Proclamation

Whereas, since its public introduction in 1992 by Mr. Li Hongzhi, Falun Dafa has brought health and peace of mind to over 100 million people around the world; and

Whereas, Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is an ancient practice of exercise, meditation, and study that promotes good spirit and mental health; and

Whereas, Falun Dafa is based on the principles of Zhen-Shan-Ren, which are "Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance," as the virtue of the universe; and

Whereas, Falun Dafa transcends cultural and racial boundaries and contributes to the universal dream of a peaceful, tolerant and more compassionate society; and

Whereas, Falun Dafa is practiced all over Colorado by many citizens of all ages;

Therefore, I, John Hickenlooper, Governor of the State of Colorado, do hereby proclaim May 13, 2011,

Falun Dafa Day

in the State of Colorado.

Given under my hand and the Executive Seal of the State of Colorado, this twenty-second day of April, 2011

John Hickenlooper

Governor