89R25605 TBO-D
By: Lujan 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.