SR512 - Recognizing May 13, 2025, as Falun Dafa Day.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 512          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 Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   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.     Paxton                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on May 13, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate