Astronaut Hall of Fame Inducts 3 Members

I didn't realize there was an astronaut Hall of Fame. Now, I'm all for recognizing these people, that's a pretty scary job that takes a lot of hard work and skill. But do we really need a Hall of Fame for them? Isn't it already a pretty fucking elite group. And what does that say to the ones who aren't in the Hall of Fame? And other than being in the Hall of Fame, how does this distinguish them from other astronauts? I just don't get it.