Recognizing May 13, 2025, as Falun Dafa Day.

89(R) HR 1102 - Introduced version - Bill Text

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.