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.

Subjects

Congress

Athletes

Congressional tributes

Kentucky

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Commemorations

Blacks

Minorities

History

Sports and Recreation

Racism

Black history

Horse racing