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William R. Sears (New York politician)

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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 byJames Donovan
Succeeded byRaymond Meier
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 129th district
In office
1966–1967
Preceded byDistrict Established
Succeeded byJoseph Finley
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 115th district
In office
1967–1990
Preceded byLawrence Corbett
Succeeded byDavid Townsend
Personal details
Born
William R. Sears

May 25, 1928
Utica, New York
DiedJune 26, 1998 (aged 70)
Resting placeWhite Lake Cemetery
Political partyRepublican
Alma materUtica College

Life

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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.[1] He married Anne Miller (1928–1989). They lived in Woodgate. He entered politics [when?] 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]

Death

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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.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ New York Red Book (1987–88; pg. 317)
  2. ^ State Senator to Retire, New York Times, March 7, 1996.
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New York State Assembly
Preceded by
new district
New York State Assembly
129th District

1966
Succeeded by
Preceded by New York State Assembly
115th District

1967–1990
Succeeded by
New York State Senate
Preceded by New York State Senate
47th District

1991–1996
Succeeded by