The resolution recognizes the significant contributions of the Freedmen’s Aid Society, established in 1859 by the American Missionary Association (AMA) to educate and advocate for the rights of recently freed slaves in the South during the Civil War era. The Society organized Northern teachers to establish over 500 schools and colleges, providing essential resources like food and clothing, which greatly improved the literacy rates among African-Americans and enabled many to pursue professional roles in their communities.

In honor of these efforts, the resolution proclaims February 6th, 2025, as "New England Freedmen’s Aid Society Day" in the State of Rhode Island. It also mandates that a certified copy of the resolution be sent to the Rhode Island NAACP, highlighting the importance of acknowledging and celebrating the historical impact of the Freedmen’s Aid Society on education and civil rights for African-Americans.