[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 58 (Wednesday, May 7, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H2262]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      CONGRATULATING SILVER CHARM

  (Mr. STEARNS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, sports enthusiasts around the world were 
treated to a stunning race Saturday during the 123d Kentucky Derby. 
Silver Charm raced neck and neck with Captain Bodgit from midstretch to 
the wire, with Silver Charm winning by a head.
  Not only was this a thrilling contest, it was also noteworthy that 
Silver Charm and Captain Bodgit are both Florida-bred horses, born and 
trained in the rich horse country surrounding Ocala, my hometown. 
Silver Charm is a product of Dudley Farm in Ocala, and Silverleaf Farm 
in Ocala is home for the horse that sired Silver Charm, Silver Buck. In 
addition, Captain Bodgit is a product of Marion County, bred at Ocala's 
Still Lake Farm.
  This was the first Run for the Roses victory for a Florida horse 
since Unbridled won in 1990. Florida stands second only to Kentucky in 
breeding Derby horse winners.
  Mr. Speaker, speaking for my fellow citizens from Ocala, I know that 
we are honored but not surprised that an Ocala horse would place first 
and second in the Kentucky Derby. I look forward to seeing how the 
Florida horses fare in the Preakness.

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