IV
110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 411
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
May 16, 2007
Mr. Melancon (for himself, Mr. Jefferson, Mr. Davis of Kentucky, Mr. Boustany, Mr. Alexander, Mr. Baker, Mr. McCrery, Mr. Chandler, and Mr. Yarmuth) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
RESOLUTION
Congratulating Jockey Calvin Borel for his victory at the 133rd Kentucky Derby.
Whereas Calvin Borel, born and raised in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, began riding match horse races at the age of 8 in the State of Louisiana;
Whereas Mr. Borel began his professional career as a jockey at the age of 16;
Whereas Mr. Borel is known for his work ethic and, even while ranked as a leading rider, often gallops horses and does stable chores for his brother before working horses in the morning;
Whereas Mr. Borel had raced, but not placed, in four prior Kentucky Derbies;
Whereas on May 5, 2007, in the presence of the Queen of England, Mr. Borel rode Street Sense against several horses with stronger reputations; and
Whereas in 2 minutes and 2.17 seconds Mr. Borel and Street Sense completed the race and placed first: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives commends Calvin Borel for his victory at the 133rd Kentucky Derby.