[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 12, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E367-E368]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING DONNA EASTMAN

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 12, 2008

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Donna Eastman 
for reaching an important milestone as a public servant to the citizens 
of Callender, Iowa.
  For the past 25 years, Donna, a life-long resident of Callender, has 
served as the city clerk. As city clerk of a small town, Donna performs 
many diverse tasks for the community. She handles the utilities, 
budget, public records, city water, sewer, garbage and electric fees. 
Donna also files information for the mayor and city council and serves 
as a liaison between city residents and their elected officials. She 
has a strong understanding of the needs and desires of the community. 
With her experience and knowledge of the town she has become the town's 
unofficial ambassador.
  I know that my colleagues in the United States Congress join me in 
commending

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Donna Eastman for her years of leadership and service to the people of 
Callender. I consider it an honor to represent her in the United States 
Congress and I wish her the best in her future endeavors.

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