That— (1) the House of Representatives— (A) encourages Americans to recognize the historical significance of Emancipation Day to the Virgin Islands of the United States and the Nation; and (B) supports the continued celebration of Emancipation Day for the American people to— (i) learn more about the past; (ii) better understand the experiences that have shaped the Nation; and (iii) maintain their unwavering commitment to preserve, protect, and defend human rights and freedom; and (2) it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the celebration of the end of slavery is an important and enriching part of the history and heritage of the United States.