A resolution designating the week of April 21 through April 27, 2003, as "National Cowboy Poetry Week".

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet to conduct a markup on Friday, April 11, 2003, at 10 a.m., in Dirksen Room 226.

I. Nominations: J. Leon Holmes to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Arkansas; Susan G. Braden to be Judge for the Court of Federal Claims; Charles F. Lettow to be Judge for the Court of Federal Claims; Cecilia M. Altonaga to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida; and Patricia Head Minaldi to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana

II. Bills: S. 274--Class Action Fairness Act of 2003; S. 731--Secure Authentication Feature and Enhanced Identification Defense Act of 2003 (``SAFE ID ACT''); S. Res. 108--Designating April 21 through 27, 2003, as ``National Cowboy Poetry Week'' [Burns, Hatch, Reid, Brownback]; S. Res. 111--Designating April 30, 2003 as ``Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans'' [Hatch]; and S.J. Res. 8--A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to raising awareness and encouraging prevention of sexual assault in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month [Brownback, Biden, DeWine, Schumer].

Mr. President, 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 American Hispanic families continue the tradition of honoring their children on this day by celebrating Dia De los Ninos in their homes.

The designation of a day to honor the children of the Nation will help affirm for the people of the United States the significance of family, education, and community. This special recognition of children will provide us with an opportunity to reflect on our future, articulate our dreams and aspirations, and find comfort and security in the support of our family members and communities. 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 thank my colleagues for supporting America's youth by supporting this resolution designating April 30, 2003, Dia De los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans.

Mr. President, I would like to submit a resolution for consideration by the Senate marking the last week in April as ``Cowboy Poetry Week.'' Many think cowboys are a thing of the past, but I can tell you otherwise. In many western States like Montana, cowboys gather around a campfire and swap stories just as frequently as they did one hundred years ago. This oral tradition is now captured in written form as well, and several websites are dedicated solely to preserving and disseminating cowboy poetry and its history. My resolution will recognize the contribution of cowboy poetry to our history of the West, but also to mark it as a thriving tradition that continues even today. I thank my colleagues Senators Baucus, Brownback, Hatch, and Reid for their support on this issue. The life of cowboys should not be relegated to small weekly radio shows or features done on public television; it is important to understand that cowboys live and breathe a unique culture which few may be exposed to. I would encourage all my colleagues to take a walk in their boots one day, and read a little cowboy poetry.

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of the following resolutions en bloc: Calendar No. 73, S.J. Res. 8; Calendar No. 74, S. Res. 108; Calendar No. 75, S. Res. 111.

I ask unanimous consent that the joint resolution be read a third time and passed, the resolutions be agreed to, and that the preambles be agreed to, and that the motions to reconsider be laid on the table en bloc, and that any statements relating to these matters be printed in the Record.