[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 121 (Tuesday, July 15, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H3257]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         CONGRATULATING PROVO, UTAH, AS AMERICA'S BEST-RUN CITY

  (Mr. KENNEDY of Utah asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. KENNEDY of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and 
congratulate the city of Provo, Utah, for earning the top rank as 
America's number one best-run city.
  In WalletHub's 2025 study, Provo outperformed 148 other large U.S. 
cities, excelling at financial stability, public services, safety, 
infrastructure, and education.
  Mayor Michelle Kaufusi aptly noted that getting the fundamentals 
right is the most important part of governance, like delivering quality 
education, maintaining safe neighborhoods, ensuring well-maintained 
infrastructure, and practicing responsible fiscal stewardship.
  This approach is validated by this national ranking, showing that 
going back to the basics leads to residents prospering, businesses 
flourishing, and a community thriving.
  Provo's success also reflects the vital presence of my alma mater, 
Brigham Young University, at the heart of the community. Home to over 
35,000 students and a world-class private university, BYU provides a 
steady flow of educated graduates, drives economic activity, and 
fosters a culture of excellence that enriches every neighborhood.
  I am also proud to note that our district office calls Provo home, 
and I am grateful for the support from the local community there.
  I am proud to represent the residents of Provo and to champion the 
excellent qualities that they have on the floor of this House.

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