H.R. No. 129 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Cane Island in Katy has been honored by Where to Retire magazine with inclusion on that publication's list of the 50 best master-planned communities in the United States; and WHEREAS, Following a nine-month review process by Where to Retire editors, Cane Island was selected for recognition from among hundreds of communities across the country; and WHEREAS, Established and managed by Rise Communities, Cane Island encompasses 1,100 acres and features a variety of homes for young families and retirees, as well as a host of impressive amenities and myriad services and activities for its residents; less than a year after it opened, the development won the 2016 Community of the Year PRISM Award from the Greater Houston Builders Association, with additional accolades for its entrance design, recreation center, and landscape design; and WHEREAS, Master-planned communities make significant contributions to the quality of life in the Lone Star State, and Cane Island is indeed an exemplar of Texas community planning at its most creative; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Cane Island on its selection as one of the 50 best master-planned communities in the United States by Where to Retire magazine and extend to all those involved with the community sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Cane Island as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Bell Schofield ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 129 was adopted by the House on August 15, 2017, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House