HR1102 - Recognizing May 13, 2025, as Falun Dafa Day.

  89R30022 EME-D     By: Oliverson H.R. No. 1102       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is a spiritual   practice rooted in ancient Chinese culture and Buddhist traditions,   which millions of people around the world have incorporated into   their lives; and          WHEREAS, In 1992, Falun Dafa was introduced to the public in   China by founder Li Hongzhi; by the end of the decade, it had   attracted around 100 million followers, and today, it is practiced   in more than 70 countries across the globe; and          WHEREAS, Falun Dafa emphasizes the attainment of spiritual   growth through the study of Falun Dafa teachings and through gentle   exercises and meditation; its teachings encourage learners to let   go of unhealthy attachments as they strive to attune their lives to   the universal qualities of truth, compassion, and forbearance; and          WHEREAS, The Chinese Communist Party issued an order to ban   Falun Dafa in 1999, and since that time, practitioners worldwide   have been persecuted for their beliefs and have lived under the   threat of abduction, imprisonment, or worse; Falun Dafa members   have courageously stood up for their right to practice, and in so   doing, they have demonstrated the value of life and human dignity in   the face of oppression; and          WHEREAS, Under the guidance of Li Hongzhi, members have   worked to convey the tenets of the practice in a way that transcends   cultural and racial boundaries; the movement was introduced in   Texas in 1994, and over a dozen practice sites have since been   established in the state; local Falun Dafa members have enriched   the lives of their fellow Texans by sharing their beliefs and   practices through workshops, clubs, and cultural events; moreover,   media outlets, performing arts initiatives, and other   organizations affiliated with Falun Dafa have furthered its   outreach efforts in the United States and beyond; and          WHEREAS, Followers of Falun Dafa constitute an important part   of the diverse cultural fabric of Texas, and Falun Dafa Day provides   a fitting opportunity to recognize their devotion to the teachings   of their faith and to the ideals of peace and freedom; now,   therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby recognize May 13, 2025, as Falun Dafa Day and   extend sincere best wishes to all practitioners of Falun Dafa who   call our state home.