鉴于，法轮功，也称为法轮大法，以“真、善、忍”为理念，以改善身心为目的； 同时，
鉴于，法轮大法根源于中国古代的传统，提倡“真、善、忍”的宇宙价值；同时，
鉴于，善和忍这种中国传统的实践中固有的信息对精神净化、压力缓解和心灵和平产生积极的作用；同时，
鉴于，法轮大法的实践简单却深刻和有效，并且其关键在于“真善忍”的宇宙原则。
现在，我，列治文市市长罗斯玛丽.M.考宾，代表市议会，特此宣告2000年10月16-22日为“法轮大法周”，并且因法轮大法修炼者们致力于非暴力与和平的社会而再向他们致以最美好的祝愿。
(签名)
罗斯玛丽.M.考宾，市长
列治文市市长
2000年10月13日
公告原文：
PROCLAMATION
“FALUN DAFA WEEK” － OCTOBER
16-22, 2000
WHEREAS, Falun Gong, also known as Falun Dafa, has as its aims the refinement of both mind and the body, using the idea of Zhen-Shan-Ren, which means “truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance”; and
WHEREAS, Falun Dafa is rooted in ancient Chinese traditions and promotes the universal values of truthfulness, compassion and tolerance; and
WHEREAS, the message of tolerance and compassion inherent in this traditional Chinese practice has had a positive influence on the mental clarity, stress relief and peace of mind; and
WHEREAS, the practice of Falun Dafa is simple yet profound and effective and the key to the practice are the universal principles of truthfulness, compassion and forbearance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Rosemary M, Corbin, Mayor of the City of Richmond, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim October 16-22, 2000, “Falun Dafa Week” and extend best wishes to the practitioners for their commitment to non-violence and peace in the community.
(Signed)
Rosemary M. Corbin, Mayor
City of Richmond
October 13, 2000