(Minghui.org) Billie Wallace, Mayor of Waxahachie in Texas, issued a proclamation on August 12, praising the outstanding courage and perseverance of Shen Yun artists despite the Chinese Communist Party’s transnational repression. By contributing such wonderful art and values to the communities, Shen Yun has brought hope to the world and presents “a great treasure to human kind,” he wrote.

Proclamation from Billie Wallace, Mayor of Waxahachie in Texas

Here is full text of the proclamation:

“Whereas, Shen Yun Performing Arts is a non-profit dance and music company, and has performed in Texas cities including Greater Houston, DFW, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland, Longview, Beaumont, College Station, Corpus Christi, and McAllen; and

“Whereas, for the past two decades, Shen Yun has captivated audiences across the globe with breathtaking performances that beautifully display the essence of 5,000 years of divinely-inspired Chinese culture; and

“Whereas, Shen Yun performances inspire, educate, uplift, and touch audience members from all walks of life, and the universal values Shen Yun embraces – honor, loyalty, kindness, tolerance, and filial piety – resonate deeply in the world today; and

“Whereas, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) not only persecutes Falun Dafa but has also launched a transnational campaign of repression targeting Shen Yun. Its tactics include pressuring theaters to cancel performances, bomb threats, spreading disinformation via social media and overseas media outlets, and even using lawfare; and

“Whereas, facing the repression and threats, Shen Yun artists continued to give their all, inspire their audiences, and bring hope to the world. Their courage, kindness, and forbearance are remarkable and commendable, and are a great treasure to human kind.

“Now, therefore, I, Billie Wallace, Mayor of the City of Waxahachie do hereby recognize Shen Yun Performing Arts for its exceptional artistic perfection, its great contribution to our communities, and its outstanding endurance in adversity.

“Proclaimed this 12th day of August, 2025.”