William R. Sears (May 25, 1928 – June 26, 1998) was an American politician from New York.
| William Sears | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York Senate from the 47th district | |
| In office 1991–1996 | |
| Preceded by | James Donovan |
| Succeeded by | Raymond Meier |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 129th district | |
| In office 1966–1967 | |
| Preceded by | District Established |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Finley |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 115th district | |
| In office 1967–1990 | |
| Preceded by | Lawrence Corbett |
| Succeeded by | David Townsend |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William R. Sears May 25, 1928 Utica, New York |
| Died | June 26, 1998 (aged 70) |
| Resting place | White Lake Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Utica College |
Early life and education
He was born on May 25, 1928, in Utica, Oneida County, New York, the son of Edward J. Sears (1904–1964) and Gladys (née Waldron) Sears (1903–1977). He attended Our Lady of Lourdes School, St. Francis de Sales High School, and Utica College.
Career
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.
Personal life
He married Anne Miller (1928–1989). They lived in Woodgate.
Death
He died on June 26, 1998, in a motor vehicle accident on Bear Creek Road in Woodgate, near the railroad tracks, and was buried at the White Lake Cemetery in Woodgate.
References
- New York Red Book (1987–88; pg. 317)
- State Senator to Retire, New York Times, March 7, 1996.
External links
| New York State Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded bynew district | New York State Assembly 129th District 1966 |
Succeeded byJoseph C. Finley |
| Preceded byLawrence E. Corbett, Jr. | New York State Assembly 115th District 1967–1990 |
Succeeded byDavid R. Townsend Jr. |
| New York State Senate | ||
| Preceded byJames H. Donovan | New York State Senate 47th District 1991–1996 |
Succeeded byRaymond A. Meier |