William R. Sears (New York politician)
William R. Sears (May 25, 1928 – June 26, 1998) was an American politician from New York.
William Sears | |
|---|---|
| Member of the 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 College |
Life
He was born on May 25, 1928, in
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
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
- ^ New York Red Book (1987–88; pg. 317)
- New York Times, March 7, 1996.