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[HWPL] Proclamation of “HWPL Day” by Two Cities in Maryland, & Certificate of Recognition from the City of Artesia, USA

Chairman Man-hee Lee (left) and City of Artesia Mayor Miguel Canales deliver speeches at the HWPL Peace Event 'Advancing the Light of Peace' held at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) in Los Angeles on November 7th 2015

Citizens in cities across the United States who came into contact with the peace movement of Man-hee Lee, Chairman of Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), declared their support in succession. On December 6th 2014, Carson City, USA designated May 25th, which is the date when the Declaration of World Peace was first proclaimed, as 'HWPL Day' on May 25th 2015. The City of Artesia, Los Angeles County followed suit and delivered a Certificate of Recognition to HWPL Chairman Lee for his peace movement. In 2018, the cities of Hagerstown and College Park in Maryland declared May 25th 'HWPL Day’.

Certificate of Recognition delivered to HWPL by the City of Artesia, Los Angeles County, USA on May 25th 2015

On May 25th 2015, City of Artesia Mayor Miguel Canales delivered a Certificate of Recognition to HWPL Chairman Man-hee Lee for his sincere movement of peace.

Mayor Miguel Canales said, “On behalf of the people of Artesia, the City Council hereby recognizes Man Hee Lee, Chairman of Heavenly Culture, World Peace and Restoration of Light for his outstanding work toward the noble goal of world peace.”

Furthermore, with reference to the 17th peace tour that Chairman Lee and his peace delegation were having at that time, he said, “We have asked heads of state, religious leaders, youth, and non-profit organizations to support the campaign for religious unity and an unprecedented international law to cease wars. I hope that the representative's goal becomes the goal for us all.”

Mayor Miguel Canales met Chairman Lee during the 16th peace tour. Inspired by the peace activities carried out by HWPL, he delivered a Certificate of Recognition to Chairman Lee on May 25th 2015.

The HWPL Peace Event 'Advancing the Light of Peace' was held at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA), Los Angeles, on November 7th 2015, with Chairman Man-hee Lee, City of Artesia Mayor Miguel Canales, and dignitaries from local political and religious circles in attendance

Mayor Miguel Canales attended the HWPL Peace Event 'Advancing the Light of Peace' at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA), Los Angeles, on November 7th 2015 where, as presider, he said, “I want to thank HWPL. HWPL is a really important partner to the city. As Mayor, what I am certain of is that we will continue to work for peace and bring together neighboring mayors to join us on our journey to achieve peace in the community.”

In May 2018, the City of Hagerstown declared May 25th ‘HWPL Day’ yearly

On May 14th 2018, May 25th was declared 'HWPL Day' by the Mayor of Hagerstown, Maryland, USA. That same month, Patrick Wojahn, Mayor at City of College Park, Maryland, also declared May 25th 'HWPL Day' yearly.

The Proclamation by both cities, written almost identically, reads, "Citizens are committed to finding solutions and opportunities that will enable people from diverse backgrounds to pursue the next generation and achieve a world of peace.” The reasons why they support HWPL's peace movement was revealed in detail.

In connection with HWPL's peace movement, Hagerstown Mayor Bob Bruchey and College Park Mayor Patrick Wojahn, declared that HWPL ▲acts to promote peace activities in the fields of culture, art, education, public policy, and religion ▲promotes the values of love and tolerance for best living ▲focuses on the concept of 'heavenly culture', which plays a role in freeing mankind through Peace education (for all citizens, including students, working professionals, families and the elderly) ▲ participates in regional and national events and world peace movements in large and small ways, irrespective of nationality, language, or religion ▲ in commemoration of the Peace Walk Movement and the declaration of peace, a detailed commemorative ceremony should be held yearly on May 25th.

Both mayors then declared their cities' support for justice and harmony among diverse communities. Mayor Bob Bruchey said, “As mayor, with the support of the City Council, in favor of HWPL's ideals and methods that benefit all citizens, I hereby declare May 25th as 'HWPL Day' yearly in Hagerstown, Maryland.” Mayor Bruchey has been in public service in Maryland for over 15 years and is mayor of Hagerstown, Maryland. Mayor Wojahn said, “As Mayor of College Park, I declare my support for the ideals of peace education and the efforts to promote peace around the world for our generation and for posterity.”

In May 2018, College Park declared May 25th ‘HWPL Day’ yearly

Peace!