This resolution celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, a renowned research library in Harlem that originated as the 135th Street Branch Public Library in 1905. The measure honors the institution's role as a vital hub during the Harlem Renaissance and its decades-long commitment to preserving African and African Diaspora history, culture, and literature through its collection of over 11 million artifacts. The resolution recognizes the Schomburg Center's pioneering work in diversifying librarianship, including hiring the first African-American and first Puerto Rican librarians in New York City, and commends its ongoing educational programs and fellowships that serve the community. As a House resolution, this is a ceremonial bill with no direct funding or policy changes—it simply expresses Congress's recognition and appreciation for the institution's historical and cultural significance to the United States.
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