[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 15]
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[Pages 21822-21823]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                    HONORING THE LIFE OF DON EASTMAN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 6, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
honor the life of Mr. Don Eastman who recently passed away. A native of 
Gunnison, Colorado, Mr. Eastman made tremendous contributions to the 
surrounding community as a leader and role model for others.
  As a young man, Don joined the Marine Corps as a 2nd Lieutenant and 
served in the Korean War. Don Eastman was a patriotic citizen who loved 
his country and put the needs of the nation before his own. Upon 
retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel from the Marine Corps Reserve, Don 
pursued a career in banking back in his hometown of Gunnison, Colorado. 
Don followed the footsteps of those family members before him when he 
was named President of the First National Bank of Gunnison, a position 
he held for 15 years before retiring.
  Don Eastman was well known throughout Gunnison and was well received 
by all people he came in contact with. Even though the Eastman name was 
a foundation of life in the community, Don made it a point to establish 
himself as a community leader. Don served

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with the Western Colorado Economic Development Council, the National 
Highway 50 Federation Commission, and Club 20. Don was also a member of 
the Rotary Club and the Gunnison County Chamber of Commerce. 
Additionally, Don's role in the banking business allowed him to provide 
assistance to local ranchers, small businesses, and college students. 
Don Eastman played a monumental role in the development of Gunnison and 
its surrounding community.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with profound sadness that I recognize the life 
and passing of Mr. Don Eastman. Don dedicated his life to serving his 
nation and fellow citizens. Don will be missed most by his family and 
close friends who knew him best, as well as the community that he so 
proudly served.

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