Section 5525.3 - Declaration of policyThe General Assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) Pennsylvania has an active, talented and informed population of older residents who seek out activities and programs which contribute to the improvement of communities and individuals.(2) Since 1997 the more than 20,000 active members of the Pennsylvania Senior Environment Corps have used their expertise and interest in protecting the environment to pursue projects related to water quality monitoring, environmental education, restoration and protection of our environment and homeland security.(3) The Pennsylvania Senior Environment Corps program has been recognized by the United Nations, Renew America and other organizations as an innovative and unique program involving older citizens in creative ways to improve the environment and has been copied by many other states and countries around the world.(4) Continuation and expansion of the Pennsylvania Senior Environment Corps provides older citizens with effective opportunities to be involved in positive activities that not only contribute to the protection and restoration of Pennsylvania's environment but provide significant benefits to those involved with this program.2004, Nov. 30, P.L. 1687, No. 215, § 3, effective 1/31/2005.