Legislative findings; declaration of policy

Act 327 of 1982, § 2, under STATE CAPITOL PRESERVATION ACT.

Act 327 of 1982, § 2

Section 2. Legislative findings; declaration of policy.

It is hereby determined and declared as a matter of legislative finding:

(1) The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has a rich heritage

of historical buildings, structures, documents, artifacts and

other objects and resources which bear witness to its growth

as one of the great states of this nation.

(2) Efforts have been made toward the restoration and

preservation of buildings, structures, documents, artifacts

and objects evidencing the history of this eminent

Commonwealth and of the General Assembly, and these efforts

should be continued and intensified.

(3) Particular attention should be given to the

preservation of the architectural and historical integrity of

the State Capitol Building and to the restoration and

preservation of artifacts, documents and other historical

objects and resources located within that building.

(4) The most effective way to promote and foster the

historic preservation of the State Capitol Building is by the

establishment of a committee to supervise and coordinate this

work.