; Whereas Justice Thomas has been a remarkably prolific Associate Justice, writing influential opinions on topics including constitutional law, administrative law, and civil rights; Whereas, on August 10, 1846, in the name of founding an establishment for the increase and diffusion of knowledge, Congress established the Smithsonian Institution as a trust to be administered by a Board of Regents and a Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution; Whereas diversity, including intellectual diversity, is a core value of the Smithsonian Institution and the museums of the Smithsonian Institution should capitalize on the richness inherent in differences; Whereas, upon opening, the National Museum of African American History and Culture (in this preamble referred to as the Museum ) is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture; Whereas the Museum omits the contribution made by Justice Thomas to the United States; and Whereas the Senate is hopeful that the Museum will reflect that important contribution: Now, therefore, be it