RECOGNIZING CHERIE DeVAUX

On 2026-05-12, Representative Morgan McGarvey (D-KY-3) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING CHERIE DeVAUX" in the House.

RECOGNIZING CHERIE DeVAUX

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [House] [Page H3350] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING CHERIE DeVAUX (Mr. McGARVEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Mr. McGARVEY. Mr. Speaker, nothing matches the pageantry and excitement of the Kentucky Derby. For 2 weeks, Louisvillians prepare for the most exciting 2 minutes in sports, and this year's derby was one of the best yet. As the horses rounded the fourth turn, 23-1 long shot Golden Tempo came from the back of the pack, ridden by Jose Ortiz, to finish first, charging into the record books and the history books in the process because Golden Tempo wasn't the only one to beat the odds this derby. In fact, when he crossed the finish line, trainer Cherie DeVaux officially became the first woman trainer to ever win the Kentucky Derby. Think about this: 152 derbies; 2,053 horses have made it to the starting gates; only 18 of them have been trained by women; and, now, 1 is in the winner's circle. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Cherie on behalf of all Louisvillians, Kentuckians, and horse boys and girls the world over. I thank her and wish her the best of luck in this year's Belmont. ____________________