A resolution congratulating the American Dental Association for sponsoring the 4th annual "Give Kids a Smile" program, which emphasizes the need to improve access to dental care for children, and thanking dentists for volunteering their time to help provide needed dental care.

Mr. President, today I wish to speak about a resolution to congratulate the American Dental Association for establishing the ``Give Kids a Smile'' Program. I am pleased to be joined by my colleagues, Senators Coleman, Cochran, and Feingold in recognizing this annual event.

This Friday is the fourth ``Give Kids a Smile'' day, which emphasizes the need to improve dental care access for children. Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease and can be the cause of poor eating and sleeping patterns, decreased attention spans at school, and sadly, children not being able to smile. Children who are eligible for Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program are three to five times more likely than other children to have untreated tooth decay.

I also want to thank the members of the American Dental Association for participating in this program. I am especially proud of all of the dentists in Michigan who took the time to make the annual ``Give Kids a Smile'' day such a great success. Last year, more than 330 dentists in Michigan volunteered their valuable services for ``Give Kids a Smile'' events across the State. These dentists, along with more than 1,000 staff members and volunteers, provided dental treatment and oral health information to more than 17,430 needy children.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 369, which was submitted earlier today.

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