The purpose of this resolution is to acknowledge and honor the desegregation efforts at Girard College in Philadelphia, as well as the leaders who played significant roles in advancing African-American integration and civil rights. It aims to recognize the historical importance of these efforts and their impact on the broader civil rights movement in the United States. Key provisions of the resolution include a formal recognition of the desegregation efforts at Girard College, highlighting the contributions of individuals like Cecil B. Moore and organizations such as the NAACP.