102 - Declaration of policy.

     § 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.