43.220.010 - Legislative declaration. - Washington Statutes

Legislative declaration.

The legislature declares that:

     (1) A central element in the development of the state's young is the provision of meaningful work experience to teach the value of labor and membership in a productive society;

     (2) It is important to provide an opportunity for group-oriented public service experiences for the state's young persons;

     (3) The state is still benefiting from the wide range of public works accomplished by the conservation corps many years ago and that a similar program will likewise benefit future generations; and

     (4) Values of hard work, public spiritedness, group achievement and cooperation, resource conservation, and environmental appreciation can and should be transmitted to society's youth through a conservation corps program.

[1983 1st ex.s. c 40 § 2.]