New York, USA: Elected Officials Honor World Falun Dafa Day

(Minghui.org) May 13, 2024 is the 25^th World Falun Dafa Day and the 32nd anniversary of Falun Dafa’s public introduction. Over 40 elected officials in New York State have issued proclamations or letters to mark the occasion. These include leaders of both parties in the US Congress and the State Legislature, New York City Council Members, and county, city, and town leaders. 

Chair of the House Republican Caucus, Representative Elise Stefanik of the 21st Congressional District of New York StateCertificate of Special Congressional Recognition from Representative Elise Stefanik

The certificate from Representative Elise Stefanik reads, “This Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition presented to Upstate New York Practitioners of Falun Dafa, in commemoration of the 25^th anniversary of World Falun Dafa Day and 32 years of perseverance in the face of persecution by the Chinese Communist Party.” 

Letter from Representative Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader and Leader of the House Democratic Caucus, the U.S. representative for New York’s 8th congressional district. 

Representative Hakeem Jeffries stated in his letter of support, “During its many years as an organization, Falun Dafa has been an integral and positive part of the lives of many. Not only is it a wide-reaching movement, but its practices also have tangible effects on our society. Offering access to many different necessities is important to the thriving of New Yorkers and many more around the globe, so we all are celebrating this anniversary, and we are all appreciative of the work of Mr. Li Hongzhi for his founding of this spiritual practice.

“As the Representative of the 8^th Congressional District, I want to thank the members of this group for their betterment of the world and the diversity of New York as a whole.” 

Representative Grace Meng of the 6^th Congressional District of New York StateLetter from Representative Grace Meng

A letter from Representative Grace Meng reads, “Thank you for hosting this event to provide the community with an opportunity to celebrate with music, dance, and song. Celebrations such as this contribute to the wide breath of diversity that we cherish here in New York City.”