Quotes by Ruth Coleman

“The Stanford Mansion is certainly the jewel of Sacramento, ... and were adding it to the crown jewels of the states parks system, along with Hearst Castle, Big Basin, the Humboldt redwoods and Point Lobo.”

“Were so proud of the uncompromising nature of this rehabilitation.”

“Admission Day is significant in California history, ... and it seemed like a good weekend to have a grand opening. And since we were opening the Stanford Mansion, a historic building, we wanted to create a sense of history for that.”

“This was the home of one of Americas most beloved national figures,”

“Our children need to learn this story.”

“It is true it has been logged. It is second-growth. But with careful management, we can grow it back so it will look like an old-growth forest. It may not be in our lifetime, but people should remember we purchase these parks for future generations as well.”

“The ceremony is our way to remember our comrades like the POWs and the missing ones and let them know that they are not forgotten.”

“We are proud to be able to offer such a wide variety of maps and guides for people to plan their visit, as well as souvenirs that hold memories of the enjoyable time they had.”

“There is a clash between growth needs and the park ethic to preserve land in perpetuity for future generations. Its beginning to look like the inalienable right to enjoy natural resources isnt so inalienable.”

“The community surrounding this park has clearly said they want something unique and special on this site. We are looking for a design team that is capable of integrating the community involvement with the most ingenious designs to create an iconic park. We are looking for a sustainable design that captures the major historical and archeological significance of the site.”