The purpose of this resolution is to urge the Senate to remove the name of Richard B. Russell from the Russell Senate Office Building. It highlights Russell's history of opposing civil rights and promoting white supremacy, arguing that his legacy is inconsistent with the values of equality and tolerance that the United States upholds. Key provisions of the resolution include a condemnation of Russell's actions and beliefs, which included participating in a filibuster against civil rights legislation, advocating for segregation, and promoting racial relocation programs.