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.

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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.

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 5 May 2005

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 5 May 2005

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• Passed House without amendment

  summary · EN · 5 May 2005

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 21 April 2005

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 21 April 2005

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• Introduced in House

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