8728 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 151, Pt. 6 May 5, 2005 may have 5 legislative days within of horse racing, to the extent that African field, who continuously overcame racism and which to revise and extend their re- American riders won 15 of the first 28 Ken- other significant obstacles during his life- marks and include extraneous material tucky Derbies and in the first Kentucky time; and on the resolution just agreed to. Derby in 1875, 13 of the 15 jockeys were Afri- (2) recognizes and celebrates the signifi- can American; cant contributions and excellence of African The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Whereas the African American jockey Oli- American jockeys and trainers in the sport objection to the request of the gen- ver Lewis won the first Derby by two of horse racing and in the history of the Ken- tleman from Pennsylvania? lengths, and the African American jockey tucky Derby. There was no objection. Alonzo ‘‘Lonnie’’ Clayton, at age 15, is the Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in f youngest rider ever to win the Derby; support of House Resolution 231 that honors Whereas Wink worked by shining shoes, the Kentucky Derby and particularly the suc- ADJOURNMENT TO MONDAY, MAY moved up as a stable hand, then as an exer- 9, 2005, AND HOUR OF MEETING cise rider, and rode his first race at the age cess that African-American jockeys have en- joyed during the race’s history. I am pleased ON TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2005 of 16; Whereas at the age of 22, Wink won back- that the House is considering this resolution Mr. MURPHY. Mr. Speaker, I ask to-back Kentucky Derbies in 1901 (on His before the 131st Run for the Roses at Church- unanimous consent that when the Eminence) and 1902 (on Alan-A-Dale), and ill Downs on Saturday. House adjourns today, it adjourn to placed second in 1903 (on Early); The resolution reminds us that African- meet at noon on Monday next, and fur- Whereas Wink is one of only 4 jockeys ever American jockeys have greatly influenced the ther, that when the House adjourns on to accomplish this back-to-back feat, and he history of the Kentucky Derby. Thirteen of the that day, it adjourn to meet at 12:30 was the last African American jockey to win fifteen riders in the first derby in 1875 were Af- p.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2005, for the Kentucky Derby; rican-American. African-American horsemen Whereas during his career Wink was known morning hour debates. as king of the Chicago race tracks; won 15 of the first 28 derbies. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Whereas unfortunately, segregation even- Jimmy ‘‘Wink’’ Winkfield, whom the resolu- objection to the request of the gen- tually forced African American jockeys off tion recognizes specifically, remains the last tleman from Pennsylvania? the race track and often into exile; African-American jockey to win the Kentucky There was no objection. Whereas Wink left the United States by Derby. He is one of only four jockeys in Ken- buying a steamer ticket to Europe and set- tucky Derby history to win back-to-back races. f tled down in Czarist Russia, where he be- He was victorious riding His Eminence in 1901 DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR came a wealthy and dominant athlete in and Alan-A-Dale in 1902. He also came in WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON Russia’s national sport; second the following year when he entered WEDNESDAY NEXT Whereas Wink went on to win the Russian the race as the favorite on Early in 1903. national riding title an unheard of 3 times, Mr. MURPHY. Mr. Speaker, I ask Mr. Speaker, on a Saturday in May each won the Moscow Derby twice, the Russian year, the Kentucky Derby provides us with unanimous consent that the business Derby three times, the Grand Prix de Baden many outstanding moments, many of which go in order under the Calendar Wednesday (in Germany), the Poland Derby twice, and down in sports history. Champion horses such rule be dispensed with on Wednesday the Grand Prix de la Republique (in France); as Secretariat, Seattle Slew, Alysheba, and next. Whereas the Bolshevik Communist Revolu- last year, Smarty Jones, have captivated the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there tion in 1917 forced Wink to flee Russia, and he led 200 jockeys, trainers, and owners over Nation during the race that is known as the objection to the request of the gen- treacherous mountain terrain into Poland; ‘‘greatest two minutes in sports.’’ We know tleman from Pennsylvania? Whereas Wink eventually settled down in this year’s derby will be a spectacular show as There was no objection. France and retired in 1930 after accumu- well. f lating 2,600 racing victories in 10 countries, Again Mr. Speaker, I am pleased the House and turned to raising and training horses on is considering this timely resolution that hon- RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING his farm outside of Paris; LIFE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS Whereas in 1940, when the Nazis invaded ors the significant contributions and excellence OF JIMMY ‘‘WINK’’ WINKFIELD France and commandeered his stables for of African-American jockeys. The gentleman AND OTHER AFRICAN AMERICAN their own horses, Wink defended himself and from Illinois, Congressman BOBBY RUSH, de- JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS his farm with a pitchfork, only to eventually serves the commendation of all Members for flee Nazi-occupied territory; his efforts on House Resolution 231. Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask Whereas after decades of exile, Wink re- I also recognize the resolution’s lead co- unanimous consent that the Com- turned to the United States one last time in sponsor, my distinguished colleague from mittee on Government Reform be dis- 1961, 60 years after winning his first Ken- Kentucky, Congressman ED WHITFIELD, to charged from further consideration of tucky Derby, when he was invited to a pre- whom I know the adoption of the resolution the resolution (H. Res. 231) recognizing Kentucky Derby banquet at the historic means a great deal. I urge all Members to and celebrating the life and accom- Brown Hotel in Louisville as a 2-time winner of the Derby; agree to the resolution. plishments of the great African Amer- Whereas Wink and his daughter Lillian Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Speaker, as the ican jockey Jimmy ‘‘Wink’’ Winkfield were denied entrance through the front door, world’s attention turns to the 131st running of and the significant contributions and but after a long delay were eventually ad- the Kentucky Derby, frequently called the most excellence of other African American mitted, and spent most of the evening with a exciting two minutes in sports, I would like to jockeys and trainers in the sport of white jockey named Roscoe Goose, an ex- turn the House’s attention to Jimmy ‘‘Wink’’ horse racing and the history of the competitor from their own Kentucky Derby Winkfield, who is a Kentucky Derby legend. Kentucky Derby, and ask for its imme- days 60 years earlier, who sat with Wink for Jimmy Winkfield overcame adversity through- diate consideration in the House. the evening and for the Derby the following out his life to become one of the greatest jock- afternoon; The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Whereas Wink returned to his home in eys of all time. Not only did Wink win the Ken- tion. Paris, where he died in 1974 at the age of 94 tucky Derby back-to-back in 1901 and 1902, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there still homesick for the Kentucky bluegrass of but he is the last African-American jockey to objection to the request of the gen- his boyhood, his death virtually unnoticed in win the derby. For his accomplishments, Wink tleman from Tennessee? the United States; and was inducted into the National Horse Racing There was no objection. Whereas in 2003, Wink was admitted to the Hall of Fame in 2004. The Clerk read the resolution as fol- National Racing Hall of Fame and joined two Wink was born in Chilesburg, KY, and won lows: other African American Hall of Fame jock- his derbies on Kentucky horses. In 1902, His eys, 3-time Kentucky Derby winner Isaac H. RES. 231 Eminence carried Wink to victory in the 27th Murphy and 2-time winner Willie Simms: running of the Kentucky Derby. His Eminence Whereas Jimmy ‘‘Wink’’ Winkfield was Now, therefore, be it born on April 12th, 1882 in Chilesburg, Ken- Resolved, That the House of Representa- was bred in Kentucky by O.H. Chenault. In the tucky, the youngest of 17 in a family of tives— 28th Run for the Roses, Wink was carried to sharecroppers; (1) celebrates the remarkable life and ac- victory riding Alan-a-Dale, a beautiful horse Whereas Wink was born in an era when Af- complishments of one of the truly great that was also Kentucky bred by T.C. rican American jockeys dominated the sport American athletes, Jimmy ‘‘Wink’’ Wink- McDowell.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 09:15 Mar 11, 2009 Jkt 039102 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR05\H05MY5.001 H05MY5 erowe on PROD1PC63 with BOUND RECORD May 5, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 151, Pt. 6 8729 Jimmy ‘‘Wink’’ Winkfield was truly one of the ber, who has developed an expertise in a sub- Today, Mr. Speaker, I announce the great jockeys of all time and achieved great ject and a commitment to change, can influ- introduction of the Save America Com- success despite discrimination and numerous ence colleagues on both sides of the aisle to prehensive Immigration Act of 2005 and setbacks. provide support and get a program moving I will be presenting this legislation to The resolution was agreed to. that might spend years languishing in bureau- my colleagues. This actually deals with A motion to reconsider was laid on cratic review. reforming immigration, increasing the the table. Perhaps the most dramatic example of this allocation of family-based visas, legal- f was how Charlie Wilson found a way to fund ization for long-term residents, real the rebels in Afghanistan, which eventually led border security, employment-based im- b 1415 to the defeat of the Soviet Union’s efforts in migration where an employer would have to attest to the fact that no CELEBRATING CHARLIE WILSON’S that country, which was the beginning of the American had the opportunity to take WAR AND THE END OF THE SO- disintegration of the Soviet empire. As CIA Di- this job before a job could be given to VIET EMPIRE rector James Woolsey later said: ‘‘The defeat and breakup of the Soviet Union is one of the an undocumented individual. (Mr. LEWIS of California asked and great events in world history. There were This is real reform. I hope my col- was given permission to address the many heroes in this battle, but to Charlie Wil- leagues will accept the challenge. Save House for 1 minute and to revise and son must go a special recognition.’’ America Comprehensive Immigration extend his remarks.) Charlie was amazed that the Afghan rebels Reform Act of 2005. Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- seemed to be holding the Soviets at bay with f er, I rise to notify Members of the rocks and knives, and urged appropriators to JUDICIAL NOMINEES House that the gentleman from Wis- provide covert funding to get them more so- (Mrs. BLACKBURN asked and was consin (Mr. OBEY) and I are sending out phisticated weapons. The committee agreed to given permission to address the House invitations by way of an event that a few million in the first year, and Charlie per- for 1 minute and to revise and extend will take place in the Committee on suaded his colleagues to increase spending in her remarks.) Appropriations on May 16. The title is succeeding years. Ultimately the rebels began ‘‘Celebrating Charlie Wilson’s War and Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, be- shooting down Soviet planes and helicopters fore we all leave town for the weekend the End of the Soviet Empire.’’ with Stinger missiles. By 1988, the Soviets Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay trib- and to celebrate Mother’s Day, I want- were on the run. By 1990, the Berlin Wall had ed to say just a little bit about the ute to one of our former Members and fallen and the breakup of the Soviet empire a stalwart on the House Appropriations President’s judicial nominees. They de- was under way. serve an up-or-down vote in the Senate. Committee, whose ability to work be- Mr. Speaker, many of my colleagues will hind the scenes and across the aisle That really is a matter of common recognize this tale from George Crile’s mar- sense here in Washington and some- helped speed the downfall of the Soviet velous ‘‘Charlie Wilson’s War: The Extraor- empire. Those who are interested in thing that needs to be addressed. Un- dinary Story of the Largest Covert Operation fortunately, right now, common sense the past impact of one Member concen- in History.’’ I urge everyone to read this highly trating himself upon the Soviet empire does not seem to be prevailing. entertaining book, and I am happy to say that For more than 200 years, the Senate and the effect he had should be a part it may soon be produced as a motion picture. deliberated and voted on judicial nomi- of this celebration. What you as members will see in this story nees that were sent up by the Presi- Mr. Speaker, I rise today pay tribute to one is that a single voice, heard with respect and dent. During those 200 years, the proc- of our former Members, and a stalwart on the supported by House colleagues, can initiate ess has not been circumvented by a mi- House Appropriations Committee, whose abil- the kind of program that can change the nority political party in the Senate. ity to work behind the scenes and across the world. I know that Charlie Wilson is gratified to Yet today we have a first—judicial aisle helped speed the downfall of the Soviet have been given that respect and support, and nominees that are being held hostage empire. I am proud in the knowledge that I have been by misuse of a rule preventing the full I am referring to former Congressman Char- privileged to serve with Charlie in this House Senate from voting either to accept or lie Wilson, who was renowned for providing and on that committee. to reject them. top-notch representation for his east Texas Mr. Speaker, Charlie Wilson retired from Mr. Speaker, it is not fair, it is not constituents. Many of you will remember my Congress in 1996, but he is only now leaving right, and it is not in keeping with our good friend Charlie for that, and for a dashing Washington. I ask all of my colleagues to join system. The liberals over in the Senate and debonair style that was perhaps un- me in thanking him for giving us the oppor- know this. Yes, the Constitution grants equaled during my time in the House. But I tunity to take part in history, and to wish him the Senate the ability to make its own would like to recount something Charlie did well as he heads home to Texas. rules on procedure, but to twist that quietly about two decades ago that may have f right in order to subvert the Senate’s changed the course of world history. IMMIGRATION constitutional role is wholly inappro- In the early 1980s, foreign policy was for the priate. most part a bipartisan affair. The Soviet Union (Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas asked seemed unshakable in its anti-American and was given permission to address f strength, and the evil stain of communism the House for 1 minute.) SOCIAL SECURITY REFORM continued to spread around the world. Those Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. (Mr. MACK asked and was given per- of us who served on the Intelligence Com- Speaker, I too rise to wish our mothers mission to address the House for 1 mittee and the Defense Subcommittee of the across America a happy Mother’s Day, minute.) House Appropriations Committee heard con- and I also rise and honor Cinco de Mr. MACK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today stant reports of our Nation’s efforts to counter- Mayo. to express my support for two pieces of act that tyranny and oppression. But, Mr. Speaker, unfortunately I legislation that will reform, protect I served on those committees with Charlie had to cast a ‘‘no’’ vote on the previous and improve Social Security for gen- Wilson, a former Navy lieutenant who was bill because of the ill-conceived provi- erations to come. known outside the House as a connoisseur of sions dealing with immigration. I am H.R. 1776, introduced by the gen- the good life. Those of us who served with not for a national ID card. Unfortu- tleman from Wisconsin (Mr. RYAN), and him were well-aware of his insight and keen nately, without the input of States and H.R. 530, introduced by the gentleman intellect. When Charlie spoke about world af- hearings, that is what this body voted from Texas (Mr. SAM JOHNSON), ensure fairs, we always listened. for, a database, subjected to the FBI, Social Security’s permanent solvency Longtime members of the Appropriations investigation of your personal matters, without raising taxes. For those indi- Committee develop a unique perspective on along with everyday hackers finding viduals 55 and older, both bills guar- Congress’s ability to influence national policy. out information about Americans that antee there will be no changes to their We have seen time and again that one Mem- do not keep the homeland safe. Social Security.

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