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Declaration of policy - 37 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 102

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     § 102.  Declaration of policy.
        It is hereby determined and declared as a matter of
     legislative finding and policy that:
            (1)  Section 27 of Article I of the Constitution of
        Pennsylvania makes the Commonwealth trustee for the
        preservation of the historic values of the environment.
            (2)  The conservation of Pennsylvania's historic and
        natural heritage and the preservation of public records,
        historic documents and objects of historic interest, and the
        identification, restoration and preservation of
        architecturally and historically significant sites and
        structures are duties vested primarily in the Pennsylvania
        Historical and Museum Commission.
            (3)  The irreplaceable historical, architectural,
        archaeological and cultural heritage of this Commonwealth
        should be preserved and protected for the benefit of all the
        people, including future generations.
            (4)  The preservation and protection of historic
        resources in this Commonwealth promotes the public health,
        prosperity and general welfare.
            (5)  The rapid social and economic development of our
        contemporary society threatens to destroy the remaining
        vestiges of our historic heritage.
            (6)  It is in the public interest for the Commonwealth,
        its citizens and its political subdivisions to engage in
        comprehensive programs of historic preservation for the
        enjoyment, education and inspiration of all the people,
        including future generations.

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