U.S. Officials at All Levels Recognize World Falun Dafa Day and Master Li Hongzhi (Part 3)

(Minghui.org) (continued from Part 2) May 13 marked the 26th World Falun Dafa Day and the 33rd anniversary since the practice was introduced to the public. The day coincides with the birthday of Mr. Li Hongzhi, Falun Dafa’s founder. United States officials from both parties at all levels have issued proclamations to honor Falun Dafa and Master Li.

In particular, a U.S. flag was raised at the U.S. Capital on May 13 to honor Mr. Li for introducing Falun Dafa to the public. Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, consists of five sets of gentle exercises and the guiding principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. Introduced to the public on May 13, 1992, Falun Dafa is now practiced by more than 100 million people in over 100 countries, and has benefited people from all ethnic groups.

Two-Week Flag-Raising and Recognition from Milwaukee Government

In light of this celebratory day, a Falun Dafa Day flag was raised in front of Milwaukee City Hall for two weeks. The Mayor of Milwaukee and the Common Council also issued a certificate of recognition.

The Falun Dafa Day flag was raised in front of Milwaukee City Hall on May 13.

Mayor Johnson and his letter to the local Falun Dafa Association

Mayor Cavalier Johnson of Milwaukee announced that a Falun Dafa Day flag would be raised in front of Milwaukee’s City Hall for two weeks. He also issued a congratulatory letter to practitioners.

Mayor Johnson wrote in his letter, “On behalf of the City of Milwaukee, I extend warm congratulations as you commemorate Falun Dafa Day.”

He also wrote, “As practitioners in our community celebrate Falun Dafa Day, we recognize the positive contributions this practice brings to individual health and to the broader goal of creating a more peaceful society.”

Resolution from the Common Council of Milwaukee and signed by Council President Jose G. Perez

Jose G. Perez, president of the Common Council of Milwaukee, and other members of the council jointly issued a resolution to celebrate Falun Dafa Day. The resolution reads, “The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee herewith recognizes Falun Dafa Day in Milwaukee on May 13, 2025, and thanks the Wisconsin Falun Dafa Association for drawing attention to the practice of Falun Dafa.”

Counties and Cities in New York Honor World Falun Dafa Day

The chief executives of multiple counties, cities, and towns in New York State issued proclamations, citations, and letters to mark World Falun Dafa Day. Among them, Orange County, Suffolk County, Nassau County, the City of Schenectady, the City of Middletown, the Town of Babylon, and the Town of Islip in Suffolk County all issued proclamations for May 13, 2025, Falun Dafa Day.

Left to right top row: Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino, Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler, and Middletown Mayor Joseph DeStefano in Orange CountyLeft to right middle row: Newburgh Mayor Torrance Harvey, Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy, Suffolk County Council Speaker Kevin McCaffrey, Suffolk County Legislator Steven Flotteron, Babylon Mayor Richard Schaffer, Smithtown Supervisor Ed WehrheimLeft to right bottom row: Islip Mayor Angie Carpenter, Southampton Mayor Maria Z. Moore, Woodbury Supervisor Kathryn Luciani, Supervisor Suzanne Edzenga of Lumberland, Supervisor George Serrano of Middletown

Mayor of Omaha Proclaims “Falun Dafa Week”

The Honorable Jean Stothert, mayor of Omaha, Nebraska, proclaimed May 13-20, 2025, “Falun Dafa Week.”

The Honorable Jean Stothert, mayor of Omaha, Nebraska, proclaimed Falun Dafa Week.

The proclamation reads, “Celebrated annually on May 13th, marks the anniversary of the public introduction of Falun Dafa and honors the positive impact it has had on individuals and society.”

Mayor of Fort Lauderdale, Florida Issues Proclamation in Celebration of Falun Dafa Day

Mayor Dean J. Trantalis of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, along with four city commissioners, officially declared May 13, 2025, as “Falun Dafa Day” in the City of Fort Lauderdale.

Left to right: District 4 Commissioner Ben Sorensen, District 2 Commissioner Steven Glassman, Mayor Dean J. Trantalis, District 3 Commissioner Pamela Beasley-Pittman, and Vice Mayor and District 1 Commissioner John C. Herbst.

Proclamation from the Office of the Mayor of Fort Lauderdale

Mayor of Naples, Florida Issues Proclamation in Celebration of Falun Dafa Day

Mayor Teresa Heitmann of Naples and her proclamation

The proclamation reads, “Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is an advanced traditional Qigong practice which aims to improve the mind, heart, and body of the practitioner through conscious self-improvement, gentle exercises, and meditation.

“Inner cultivation is based on the principles of truthfulness-compassion-forbearance, the fundamental characteristics of the universe. In addition to having far reaching effects on stress relief and overall mental and physical health, Falun Dafa ultimately has the higher goal of bringing people toward wisdom and enlightenment.”

Baltimore County in Maryland Proclaims World Falun Dafa Day

The Baltimore County government declared May 13 World Falun Dafa Day in the county on its website.

The Baltimore County government of Maryland also announced on its website that May 13 this year is designated as World Falun Dafa Day to recognize the peaceful and moral teachings of Falun Gong, the spiritual discipline of mind and body. It also pointed out that Falun Gong provides free moral teachings for daily life, including meditation and gentle exercises, which have a (positive) impact on millions of people, including those of our community.

City of Saint Paul, Minnesota State Issues a Proclamation

Mayor Melvin Carter and his Falun Dafa Day proclamation

Four Cities in Ohio Issue Falun Dafa Day Proclamations

Mayor Lee A. Gray of the City of Pickerington issued a proclamation.

Mayor Kennith L. Wright of the City of Westerville issued a proclamation.

Mayor Cathy McGrail of the City of Englewood issued a proclamation.

Mayor Jeffrey Mims Jr. of the City of Dayton issued a proclamation.

Six Cities in Dallas, Texas Mark Falun Dafa Day

Mayors of the six cities in the Greater Dallas area of Texas issued proclamations or greeting letters to Falun Dafa.

The mayors of the six cities in the Greater Dallas area in Texas issued proclamations or greeting letters, commending the benefits of Falun Dafa to people’s morality and health, and the contributions of practitioners to the community. At the same time, they praised the great courage shown by practitioners in the face of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) brutal persecution.

Three Cities in North Carolina Proclaim World Falun Dafa Day

The cities of Cary, Apex, and Jacksonville in North Carolina issued proclamations and declared May 13, 2025 “World Falun Dafa Day,” thanking Falun Dafa for its contributions to the local communities.

Proclamation from Mayor Sammy Phillips of the City of Jacksonville

Proclamation from Mayor Harold Weinbrecht, Jr. of the Town of Cary

Proclamation from Mayor Jacques K. Gilbert of the Town of Apex

Mayor of Greer, South Carolina Proclaims Falun Dafa Day

Mayor Rick Danner of Greer, South Carolina, issued a proclamation declaring May 13, 2025, World Falun Dafa Day in the city of Greer.

Rick Danner, mayor of Greer, South Carolina and his proclamation

The proclamation reads, “Falun Dafa is based on the principles of Truth, Compassion, Tolerance which now more that ever are vitally important.”

Two Cities of Missouri State Proclaim Falun Dafa Day

Mayors of the cities of O’Fallon and Wentzville in Missouri, issued proclamations praising Falun Dafa for bringing well-being to individuals and the community, and declared May 13, 2025, Falun Dafa Day.

Proclamation from the City of O’Fallon

Proclamation from the City of Wentzville