William R. Sears (New York)
William R. Sears (May 25, 1928 – June 26, 1998) was an American politician from New York.
Life
He was born on May 25, 1928, in Utica, Oneida County, New York, the son of Edward J. Sears (1904–1964) and Gladys (Waldron) Sears (1903–1977). There he attended Our Lady of Lourdes School, St. Francis de Sales High School, and Utica College.[1] He married Anne Miller (1928–1989). They lived in Woodgate. He entered politics as a Republican.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1966 to 1990, sitting in the 176th, 177th, 178th, 179th, 180th, 181st, 182nd, 183rd, 184th, 185th, 186th, 187th and 188th New York State Legislatures.
He was a member of the New York State Senate from 1991 to 1996, sitting in the 189th, 190th and 191st New York State Legislatures. In March 1996, he announced that he would not seek re-election later that year.[2]
He died on June 26, 1998; and buried at the White Lake Cemetery in Woodgate.
References
- ↑ New York Red Book (1987–1988; pg. 317)
- ↑ State Senator to Retire in the New York Times on March 7, 1996
External links
William R. Sears at Find a Grave
| New York Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by new district |
New York State Assembly 129th District 1966 |
Succeeded by Joseph C. Finley |
| Preceded by Lawrence E. Corbett, Jr. |
New York State Assembly 115th District 1967–1990 |
Succeeded by David R. Townsend Jr. |
| New York State Senate | ||
| Preceded by James H. Donovan |
New York State Senate 47th District 1991–1996 |
Succeeded by Raymond A. Meier |