US State Officials Commemorate World Falun Dafa Day
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore
'Falun Gong transcends cultural and racial boundaries and contributes to the universal dream of a peaceful, tolerant, and more compassionate society,' Kotek's proclamation
'Falun Gong practitioners' determination and courage to stand up for the principles of Truthfulness—Compassion—Tolerance in the face of severe persecution has shown the world the value of life and preciousness of human dignity.'
A proclamation commemorating World Falun Dafa Day issued by Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek.
Courtesy of Minghui.org
The three principles—truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance—are the core moral beliefs behind the teachings of Falun Gong, also known as Falun Dafa, a spiritual practice introduced to the Chinese public in 1992 by Mr. Li Hongzhi. The practice's popularity grew exponentially, reaching at least 70 million by 1999, according to official estimates. Perceiving that the group's widespread appeal was undermining its iron grip on Chinese society, the CCP responded with a brutal persecution that same year, and the abuses continue to this day.
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In New York, some members of the state Legislature issued either a citation or a letter, including Assembly Members Doug Smith, Karl Brabenec, Jodi Giglio, and John Mikulin.
'In recognition of May 13th, 2025, as World Falun Dafa Day in the State of New York, we urge all citizens to join in recognizing the contributions of Falun Dafa practitioners, and to support heir effort to promote peace, health, and harmony across the world, as well as their courage and resilience in the face of persecution by the Chinese Communist Party,' the four assembly members stated in their joint citation dated May 13.
A citation commemorating World Falun Dafa Day issued by New York Assembly Members Doug Smith, Karl Brabenec, Jodi Giglio, and John Mikulin.
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In a letter dated May 13, New York Sen. April Baskin stated that this 'special day' offers 'renewed hope for a future free from oppression.'
'Falun Dafa practitioners have stood firm in peacefully exposing the truth and warning the world about the destructive nature of the CCP's authoritarian ideology,' the letter reads.
To mark the special occasion, thousands of Falun Gong practitioners
Some state officials from
Pennsylvania Sen. Mary Isaacson highlighted in her
A citation commemorating World Falun Dafa Day issued by Pennsylvania Sen. Mary Isaacson.
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On May 7, the House of Representatives
The legislation now goes to the Senate for consideration.
In a
'We will continue to advocate for its swift passage in the Senate and for this vital bill to be signed into law,' the association wrote.
Bob Fu, a pastor and founder of U.S.-based Christian nonprofit ChinaAid, urged Congress to pass the legislation in an
'This bipartisan bill combats China's horrific practice of forcibly harvesting organs from prisoners of conscience, including Falun Gong practitioners and Uyghurs,' Fu wrote.
'No more silence. No more complicity. Say NO to Crimes Against Humanity.'
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