40:10A-2 - Legislative findings - New Jersey Statutes

40:10A-2.  Legislative findings
    The Legislature of the State finds that a New Jersey Historical Commission,  New Jersey Bicentennial Commission, New Jersey Cemetery Board, New Jersey  Register of Historic Places, State Archivist, and county cultural and heritage  commissions have been created, with special interests for historiography,  bicentennial celebration, ancient cemetery maintenance, landmarks preservation,  archives, preservation, and county heritage, in order to encourage an  appreciation, understanding and communication of our State heritage and  identity.  Notwithstanding programs enlisting the aid of individuals and  private associations, the Legislature finds that increased participation to  encourage these efforts is necessary, and that the State has an obligation to  present and future generations to encourage its citizens to appreciate our  cultural, historic and architectural heritage.

     L.1979, c. 59, s. 2, eff. March 27, 1979.