The purpose of this resolution is to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. It acknowledges the center's significant contributions to the preservation and study of Black and African culture, history, and life. The resolution aims to honor the center's role as a vital resource for the community in Harlem and as an internationally recognized research library. Key provisions of the resolution include a formal recognition of the Schomburg Center's founding and its historical importance.