[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 86 (Thursday, June 19, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S6010]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  TRIBUTE TO THE TOWNS OF NASHUA, PORTSMOUTH, AND MANCHESTER ON BEING 
        NAMED TO MONEY MAGAZINE'S BEST PLACES TO LIVE IN AMERICA

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to 
recognize the great citizens of Nashua, NH, Portsmouth, NH, and 
Manchester, NH, on being named to Money Magazine's best places to live 
in America. Nashua, NH came in at No. 1, with Portsmouth and Manchester 
finishing fifth and sixth respectively, based on Money magazine's 
rankings.
  The national investment magazine released their list of America's top 
10 communities based on business climate, economic well-being, quality 
of life, and other factors that comprise a positive environment in 
which to work and raise a family. New Hampshire's tourism industry, 
scenic beauty, lack of sales or income tax, low crime rate, quality 
education and family and community spirit make the State attractive for 
families and businesses to locate here. The people of these 
communities, and of the entire State, have good reason to be extra 
proud.
  Nashua, the Gate City of the Granite State, named No. 1 by Money 
magazine, is the only State to receive this honor twice, of which I and 
the citizens are very proud. The former mill town, which borders the 
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, has a booming economy with manufacturing 
facilities, hi-tech firms and defense contractors. Nashua is also close 
to many cultural arts venues and major medical facilities of 
neighboring communities, which make it No. 1 as touted by Money 
magazine.
  Portsmouth, New Hampshire's port city, placed sixth as the most 
desirable place in the country. The Portsmouth community relies on many 
major technology and communications firms to help thrust to the 
forefront of the Nation. The Portsmouth community is a great place to 
raise a family with its many fine schools and major colleges nearby, 
including the University of New Hampshire in nearby Durham. The Port 
City is also the home of one of our Nation's finest military 
institutions, the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
  Manchester, the Queen City, picked up the sixth place honors in the 
Nation. The Queen City has many high-tech firms and major 
telecommunications businesses which help add to the economic power of 
the city. Manchester sits on the banks of the Merrimack River, the home 
to many of the historic manufacturing plants of the late 1800's and 
early 1900's. Situated in the Merrimack Valley of New Hampshire, 
Manchester is also home to a booming cultural arts center which is the 
pride of northern New England.
  Mr. President, it is no surprise that New Hampshire is the only State 
with 3 towns in the top 10. I can think of no cities in America more 
deserving of these top honors than Nashua, Portsmouth, and Manchester. 
I applaud the local officials, enterprising businessmen and women and 
the committed citizens of these great cities. They helped bring about 
an economic revival that has propelled New Hampshire into national 
recognition once again. I am proud to represent them all in the U.S. 
Senate.

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