Bill Text: MI SR0126 | 2021-2022 | 101st Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to recognize May 13, 2022, as Falun Dafa Day.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2022-04-14 - Adopted [SR0126 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2021-SR0126-Enrolled.html
MICHIGAN SENATE
Senate Resolution No. 126
Offered by Senator Zorn
A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MAY 13, 2022, AS FALUN DAFA DAY
WHEREAS, On May 13, 2022, we congratulate Falun Dafa as they mark their 30th anniversary of practice and guidance; and
WHEREAS, Falun Gong, also called Falun Dafa, is a peaceful spiritual practice rooted in traditional Chinese culture. It consists of meditation, four gentle sets of exercises, and a moral philosophy centered on the values of truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance which practitioners take as a guide to their daily lives; and
WHEREAS, Since 1992, over 100 million people worldwide have become healthier, happier, and more altruistic through their practice of Falun Dafa; and
WHEREAS, Engrained in ancient Chinese spiritual tradition, Falun Dafa was first taught publicly in China in 1992. It spread quickly through word of mouth as tens of millions of Chinese citizens found greater health and spiritual well-being through the practice; and
WHEREAS, Although Falun Gong has been persecuted for many years in China by the Chinese Communist Party, Falun Dafa has been able to thrive and grow in places like the United States that appreciate their beliefs, practices, and recognize them and their rightful place in society; and
WHEREAS, Today, Falun Gong is practiced in over 80 countries worldwide by people of all ages and backgrounds. It is always taught free of charge by volunteers and can be practiced individually or in groups; and
WHEREAS, Falun Dafa practitioners across Michigan dedicate countless hours to their communities in organization free meditation classes and participate in numerous community events; and
WHEREAS, Practitioners are also actively working to bring about a peaceful resolution to the persecution of Falun Gong in China and to improve the future of the world’s most populous country; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the members of this legislative body recognize May 13, 2022, as Falun Dafa Day.
Adopted by the Senate, April 14, 2022.
Secretary of the Senate
