To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase the personal needs allowance applied to institutionalized individuals under the Medicaid Program.

Mr. President, it is with great pleasure that I rise to submit a resolution designating the 30th day of April 2004 as Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans.

Nations throughout the world, especially within Latin America, celebrate Dia de los Ninos on the 30th of April, in recognition and celebration of their country's future--their children. Many Americans Hispanic families continue the tradition of honoring their children on this special day by celebrating Dia de los Ninos in their homes.

We have no greater resource than our children and the designation of a day to honor them will help affirm their importance to the future of our country. This special recognition of children will also affirm to the people of the United States the significance of family, education, and community.

This resolution calls on the American people to join with all children, families, organizations, communities, churches, cities, and states across the Nation to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

I urge you to join me in supporting America's youth by supporting this resolution designating April 30, 2004 Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans.

Reserving the right to object.

Mr. President, I want the Record spread with my appreciation for the work done by the chairman, Senator Lugar, and the ranking member, Senator Biden. This is an issue that goes back to the days when the Italian Government was confiscating property and not in any way compensating those whose property was taken. This is an effort to rectify that situation. I cannot adequately express my appreciation to the committee that worked so hard on this issue and to the leadership of that committee. This is very important.

This involves a prominent family from Nevada. They owned property in Italy. The Italian Government wrongfully confiscated the property decades ago, but to date, they have yet to provide compensation to the family.

Adequate compensation is required under treaties we have entered into with Italy. This resolution simply calls upon the Italian Government to make an effort to satisfy this claim and encourages our State Department to work with the Italian Government to see that the claim is resolved. It is noncontroversial and does not cost one penny.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Foreign Relations Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 341, and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, and any statements relating to the resolution be printed in the Record.