(Minghui.org) Steve Adler, Mayor of the City of Austin, Texas, issued a proclamation designating May 13 as "Falun Dafa Day" in the city to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day and the 23rd anniversary of Falun Dafa's public introduction.

The proclamation recognized the health benefits experienced by those that practice Falun Dafa, an ancient Chinese meditation practice based on the core principles of Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance.