H.R. No. 914 is a Texas House resolution honoring the life and legacy of Dale Susan Eastman of Houston, who died on April 16, 2025. The resolution recounts her diagnosis with breast cancer at age 49 and her subsequent lifelong advocacy on behalf of breast cancer patients, including co-founding the Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation in 1992 and helping it grow into a major source of screening, financial assistance, education, research support, and legislative advocacy.
The resolution also highlights her long service with the National Breast Cancer Coalition, her work as a Texas field coordinator and team leader, and her efforts to expand access to medical services and reduce health care costs for patients. It closes by directing that the House formally pay tribute to her memory, extend sympathy to her family and friends, and adjourn in her memory.
Impact
As a memorial resolution, H.R. 914 does not change Texas statutes, create new legal duties, or appropriate funds. Its practical effect is ceremonial: it places an official tribute in the legislative record and authorizes an enrolled copy to be prepared for the family. The resolution also serves to publicly recognize breast cancer advocacy and patient support work, but it has no direct regulatory or fiscal impact on state law or affected parties beyond the honor bestowed.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and respectful. The House unanimously adopted it by a rising vote, indicating broad bipartisan agreement and no recorded opposition. The language of the resolution is celebratory and commemorative, emphasizing Eastman’s compassion, determination, integrity, and lasting influence on breast cancer advocacy.
Contention
There is no notable policy contention in the available record. Because the measure is a memorial resolution rather than substantive legislation, there were no committee debates or recorded votes reflecting disagreement over legal or budgetary issues. The only focus is on honoring Dale Eastman’s contributions and expressing sympathy to her family.