Committee files, 1971-1988.

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Committee files, 1971-1988.

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This series includes the files of Speakers of the House G. Sage Lyons (1971-1974), Joseph C. (Joe) McCorqoudale, Jr., (1975-1982), Tom Drake (1983-1987), and James S. Clark (1988 forward). The series includes records from various interim, permanent, joint, and special committees. The files contain letters, correspondence, reports, and publications. Among the subjects discussed are: appointments, the renovation of the State Capitol, State Retirements Systems, state parks, taxation, Sunset laws, highway safety, utility regulation, abused children, the Bicentennial of the United States, facilities management, economic development, visit of Presindent Reagan, ethics in government, health services, the energy crisis, state disaster assistance, the Governors' Mansion, preservation and access to Alabama historical records, state finance, mental health, Medicaid, transportation, insurance rates, education, crime and the environment.

6 cubic ft. (6 record center cartons).

Alabama Department of Archives and History

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Alabama Department of Archives and History

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