H.Res. 231 · 109th Congress

Recognizing and celebrating the life and accomplishments of the great African American jockey Jimmy "Wink" Winkfield and the significant contributions and excellence of other African American jockeys and trainers in the sport of horse racing and the history of the Kentucky Derby.

Stage
Passed chamber resolution
Sponsor
Bobby Rush
Introduced
2005-04-21
Latest action
2005-05-05 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Celebrates the life and accomplishments of Jimmy "Wink" Winkfield, one of only four jockeys to win back-to-back Kentucky Derbies, who continuously overcame racism and other significant obstacles during his lifetime.

Recognizes the significant contributions and excellence of African American jockeys and trainers in horse racing and in the history of the Kentucky Derby.