"There is
no way that we have learned everything that we can from our history. Much
more needs to be preserved and explored. Organizations like Youth for
Restoration are the seeds that will grow into a life-long appreciation for the
past and the lessons it can teach."
Marla
Taylor
Collections Manager
Robert S.
Peabody Museum of Archaeology
"New York
State’s historic built environment exists as a visual example of our state’s
dynamic role in our nation’s history. The preservation of historic and
cultural resources is the mission of the New York State Historic Preservation
office (SHPO) and I am incredibly encouraged by Youth for Restoration’s role in
engaging young people to actively participate in the preservation of sites
important to our state and nation’s history. The SHPO would like to
extend our support of and services to their initiative, recognizing Youth for
Restoration represents the next generation of preservationists in New York
State to carry on this critical mission."
Ruth Pierpont
Deputy
Commissioner
NYS Historic
Preservation Office
"Among
other things, an abiding concern for our historical resources will define what
we are today as aware, culturally sensitive human-beings. The worth of cultural
lessons learnt from exploration, preservation and restoration of the relics of
our heritage cannot be overstated. In this regard, an initiative such as “Youth
for Restoration” is highly opportune and laudable; let’s nurture the faith that
it spreads its branches and grows into a leafy tree casting its sheltering shadow
over the larger missions of historical and cultural
preservation."
Riyaz Latif
Visiting
Lecturer in South Asia Studies
Wellesley
College
