In memory of Dale Susan Eastman of Houston.

89(R) HR 958 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 958

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Dale Susan Eastman of Houston, a staunch advocate

for breast cancer patients, passed away on April 16, 2025, at the

age of 84; and

WHEREAS, Born on February 15, 1941, Dale Eastman was 49 years

old when she was first diagnosed with breast cancer, an experience

that drove her to dedicate the rest of her life to supporting all

those affected by the disease; in 1992, she partnered with three

other breast cancer survivors to found the Alamo Breast Cancer

Foundation; under her able leadership, the organization saw

significant growth, offering screening and financial assistance, a

resource helpline, educational programs, and research funding, as

well as conducting legislative advocacy work; the foundation joined

the board of the National Breast Cancer Coalition as a member

organization in 1994; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Eastman was deeply involved in NBCC, where she

served on the board of directors for two decades; in 1997, she

became a Texas field coordinator and began managing the Texas

Action Network, and in 2003, she was one of the first to be invited

to join the organization's network of team leaders; in addition,

she served as chair of advocacy and government relations for the

Alamo group, and she represented NBCC at the White House; and

WHEREAS, A champion for breast cancer awareness,

Mrs. Eastman helped to establish the Patient Advocate Program at

the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, ensuring that trained

activists were involved in one of the most important gatherings of

breast cancer researchers; she also worked directly with lawmakers

at the state and federal levels to expand access to medical services

and to alleviate health care costs for patients; her numerous other

affiliations included the advisory board of the National Institute

of Environmental Health Sciences, the Breast Cancer and the

Environment Working Group, and the National Institutes of Health

Collaborative Summit on Breast Cancer Research; and

WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Mrs. Eastman enjoyed the love

and support of her husband, Dr. Harry Eastman, with whom she shared

a rewarding marriage that spanned nearly six decades; she took

great pride in their three children, Andy, Brad, and Robin, and over

the years, she had the pleasure of welcoming into her family five

grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Dale Eastman impacted countless lives through her

efforts in behalf of individuals with breast cancer, and her

integrity, determination, and compassion will remain a lasting

source of inspiration to all who were fortunate enough to know her;

now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas

Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Dale Susan Eastman

and extend heartfelt sympathy to her family and many friends; and,

be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of

Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Dale

Eastman.

Lujan

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 958 was unanimously adopted by a

rising vote of the House on May 23, 2025.

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Chief Clerk of the House