(Minghui.org) Both the State Senate and House of Representatives of Massachusetts, as well as the mayor of the City of Quincy, issued citations and a commendation to the Falun Dafa Association of New England in recognition of World Falun Dafa Day 2017.

May 13, 2017, marks the 18th World Falun Dafa Day and the 25th anniversary of Falun Dafa's public introduction. Falun Gong (also known as Falun Dafa) practitioners all over the world celebrate World Falun Dafa Day every year to express their gratitude to Master Li Hongzhi for introducing this ancient practice to the public.

State Senate Issues Citation in Recognition of World Falun Dafa Day 2017

Citation from the Massachusetts State Senate

The citation reads: “Be it known, that the Massachusetts Senate hereby extends its congratulations to Falun Dafa Association of New Englandin Recognition of World Falun Dafa Day 2017; andBe it further known that the Massachusetts Senate extends its best wishes for continued success.”

The House of Representatives Issues Citation

Citation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives

The citation reads: “Be it hereby known to all that: the Massachusetts House of Representatives offers its sincerest congratulations to:The Falun Dafa Practitioners of Massachusetts in recognition ofThe 18th Annual Anniversary of World Falun Dafa DayThe entire membership extends its very best wishes and expresses the hope for future good fortune and continued success in all endeavors.”

Mayor City of Quincy Issues Commendation

Mayor Thomas Koch of Quincy issued a commendation in recognition of the 18th anniversary of World Falun Dafa Day.

Commendation from the City of Quincy, Massachusetts

The commendation reads: “In recognition of the 18th Anniversary of World Falun Dafa Day, this Mayor's Commendation is hereby presented toThe Falun Dafa Association of New EnglandI wish you continued success as you practice peace and serenity through the teachings of Falun Gong.”