Scope and Contents From the Collection: In response to the serious concerns regarding the utilization of minority and women-owned businesses and minority and women employees in contracts awarded by Commonwealth Agencies, Boards and Commissions, The House of Representatives on May 22, 1984 and September 18, 1984, by House Resolution 227 and 265 respectively, created a seven person select committee. The Speaker of the House of Representatives appointed the Select Committee to consist of seven members, four from the majority party...