H.R. No. 879

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The city of McKinney has been ranked number one on
	the 2014 list of the Best Places to Live in America published by
	Money magazine; and
	WHEREAS, In compiling the list, the publication considered
	more than 780 cities that had populations ranging between 50,000
	and 300,000 and rated them on factors that included economic
	vitality, education, home values, and health; and
	WHEREAS, McKinney scored high marks for its fusion of modern
	living and Southern hometown charm; the city was praised for
	offering a wide array of cultural activities, shopping, and quality
	restaurants while maintaining an affordable cost of living,
	excellent schools, and a low crime rate; another key factor that
	helped earn McKinney the top spot on the list was the city's
	business-friendly climate, which has helped attract a multitude of
	companies to the area, creating jobs in such growing industries as
	renewable energy, aviation, medical services, hospitality, and
	defense; and
	WHEREAS, McKinney's impressive showing in this high-profile
	analysis is further confirmation of the exceptional quality of life
	enjoyed by its citizens, and the city's residents may take great
	pride in the well-deserved attention that their community has
	received; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
	Legislature hereby congratulate the city of McKinney on ranking
	first on the 2014 list of the Best Places to Live in America
	published by Money magazine and extend to its citizens sincere best
	wishes for the future.
	Sanford
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 879 was adopted by the House on March
	12, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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	Chief Clerk of the House