[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 148 (Wednesday, October 31, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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  THE RETIREMENT OF REAR ADMIRAL JAMES W. EASTWOOD, U.S. NAVAL RESERVE

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                            HON. CURT WELDON

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 31, 2001

  Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to take 
this opportunity to pay tribute to Rear Admiral James W. Eastwood, on 
his retirement from the United States Naval Reserve after more than 
three decades of distinguished and dedicated service to our nation. 
Rear Admiral Eastwood is a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 
Pennsylvania has a rich heritage of individuals who have made 
significant contributions to their communities, the Commonwealth of 
Pennsylvania, and our country. Rear Admiral Eastwood is part of this 
proud tradition which places him among those who exemplify the founding 
principles of this great nation.
  In the way of background, Rear Admiral Westwood graduated from 
Villanova University's NROTC Program in 1968, and reported to the USS 
Gyatt (DD-712) as Main Propulsion Assistant. In late 1968, he became 
the First Lieutenant on USS John W. Weeks (DD-701) and while on 
operations in the western Pacific, he took over additional 
responsibility as Antisubmarine Warfare Officer. He completed his 
active duty tour as the Executive Officer of New London Test and 
Evaluation Detachment and immediately affiliated with the Naval 
Reserves in Philadelphia.
  From 1971 through 1982, he served on USS Lowry (DD-770) and USS Corry 
(DD-770) and USS Corry (DD-817) as a Department Head, DESRON Thirty 
Staff and then Officer in Charge of a unit assigned to supplement 
DESRON Thirty. These 11 years with the NRF Program became the 
foundation of his entire Naval Reserve Career.
  In 1982, upon promotion to Commander, he was selected to Command SIMA 
Phila DET 504 serving in that capacity for three years. After one year 
on COMNAVBASE Phila Staff, he was selected as Selected Reserve 
Coordinator for USS Oliver Hazard Perry (FFG-7) where his unit became 
the first primary SELRES crew ever to take part in an entire Great Lake 
Cruise. Subsequent to a very successful tour on Perry COMNAVSURFGRU 
Four selected Rear Adm. Eastwood to oversee all Reserve Activities on 
five Naval Reserve Force ships in Philadelphia.
  After selection to Captain in 1989, he assumed Command of Naval 
Readiness Unit ``A'', followed by Command of SIMA Philadelphia HQ Unit 
104 overseeing the activities of four local Detachments and eight 
outlying Augment units. He has also served on the CNAVRES Policy Board 
for two years, the FY92 and FY94 O-6 Selection Board and the FY93 O-5 
Selection Board; attended the CINCLANTFLT senior Officer Orientation 
Course, the Leesburg Management Course and Strategy Forum 92. In 
January 1996 he was notified of his selection for his second star in 
the Naval Reserve and served as the Readiness Commander, Region Four 
Headquarters at Fort Dix, New Jersey. In addition, Rear Adm. Eastwood 
served as Commander, Region Four Headquarters at Fort Dix, New Jersey. 
In addition, Rear Adm. Eastwood served as the Deputy N86 on OPNAV 
staff. In May 1999, he was assigned as Deputy Commander, U.S. Atlantic 
Fleet.
  Rear Adm. Eastwood has received numerous military medals and 
commendations. In addition to achieving the rank of Two Star Admiral, 
he has been awarded the Legion of Merit, two Meritorious Service 
Medals, two Navy Commendation Medals, the Vietnam Service Medal and 
various other unit and theater commendations.
  In civilian life, RADM Eastwood is President of Granary Associates, a 
full service facility development firm located in Philadelphia, 
Pennsylvania and New York, New York. The Company provides architecture, 
interior design, planning, project management, relocation management 
and various real estate services to the healthcare, corporate and 
public sectors.
  He lives in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania with his wife, Linda and has 
three children; Erica Lamontagne, who along with her husband David, 
graduated Villanova University in 1994, Jim a recent 2000 Villanova 
University graduate and Brooke a senior also attending Villanova 
University.
  Rear Admiral James W. Eastwood has served his country with great 
ability, valor, loyalty and integrity. On the occasion of his 
retirement from the United States Navy and the United States Naval 
Reserves, I commend him for his outstanding service. He is 
Pennsylvania's finest, and I wish him well in the years ahead.

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