[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 69 (Thursday, May 8, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S2863]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                CONGRATULATING STEVE AND CAROLYN COBURN

 Mr. HELLER. Madam President, I wish to recognize Nevada's own 
Steve and Carolyn Coburn for their recent victory at the 139th Kentucky 
Derby with their co-owned horse, California Chrome. California Chrome 
was the victor by 1\3/4\ lengths, and as a fellow horse owner, it gave 
me great pride to watch a Nevadan-owned horse win this coveted title.
  Steve Coburn, an Army veteran, and Carolyn Coburn are both Douglas 
County residents who took a chance 5 years ago when they became part-
owners in California Chrome's mother, Love the Chase, as an investment 
opportunity. Although Love the Chase failed as a thoroughbred in the 
eyes of the industry, the Coburns and other co-owners decided to breed 
her, resulting in California Chrome, the humble-beginnings horse who 
turned out to be a champion.
  California Chrome does not only win races, but he has become an 
integral member of the Coburn family. Every few weeks, the Coburn's 
made the drive from their rural Nevada home to watch their foal grow 
into a champion and never had a doubt that he was special. His track 
record of 10 career starts and 6 first-place finishes proves their 
predictions right.
  As a fellow horse enthusiast, I appreciate the unique roles horses 
play as companion animals, as well as an important part of the 
commercial horse racing industry. I know the citizens of the ``Silver 
State'' are proud to see humble Nevadans succeed in making their dream 
of having a winning horse come true. Today, I ask my colleagues to join 
me in congratulating Steve and Carolyn for this unparalleled victory 
and wish California Chrome the best in his future racing 
endeavors.

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