
New York Assemblyman Michael J. Fitzpatrick speaks at a press conference supporting Falun Gong in Albany, NY on April 25, 2012. Assemblyman Eric A. Stevenson stands to his left and Assemblyman Mark Johns to his right. Edward Dai/The Epoch Times
NEW YORK—In recognition of the 20th anniversary of Falun Dafa, the State Assembly of New York, Essex County, and 4 members of congress in the tri-state area issued proclamations to the Chinese spiritual practice and its founder Mr. Li Hongzhi.