III 110th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 200 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 15, 2007 Mr. Vitter (for himself and Ms. Landrieu) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Commending Louisiana jockeys for their continued success in the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

Whereas jockey Calvin Borel successfully won the 133rd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2007; Whereas Calvin Borel rallied Street Sense from 19th place to pass the pacesetting Hard Spun in the stretch and draw away to a 21/4-length victory; Whereas the victory was Calvin Borel's first in the Kentucky Derby; Whereas Calvin Borel was born on November 7, 1966, in St. Martinsville, Louisiana; Whereas Calvin Borel hails from South Louisiana, the heart of Cajun Country, famous for its production of many top jockeys during the last 20 years; and Whereas Calvin Borel's victory in the 133rd running of the Kentucky Derby solidifies his place in a tradition of Louisiana jockeys who have won the Kentucky Derby, such as Eric Guerin (1947), Edward Delahoussaye (1982, 1983), Craig Perret (1990), and Kent Desormeaux (1998, 2000): Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1)commends Louisiana jockeys for their continued success at one of America's most heralded thoroughbred horseracing events, the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs; (2)recognizes jockey Calvin Borel for winning the 133rd running of the Kentucky Derby on May 5, 2007; (3)recognizes the achievements of all the owners, trainers, and support staff who were instrumental in helping Calvin Borel and Street Sense to victory; and (4)recognizes the achievements of all current and former Louisiana jockeys in the Kentucky Derby.