Bill Text: TX SR160 | 2025-2026 | 89th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: In memory of Brother Howard J. Sears Jr. of Texarkana.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (N/A) 2025-02-24 - Received by the Secretary of the Senate [SR160 Detail]

Download: Texas-2025-SR160-Introduced.html

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89R8721 AMB-D
By: Hughes S.R. No. 160

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
a close with the passing of Brother Howard J. Sears Jr. of Texarkana
on June 11, 2024, at the age of 90; and
WHEREAS, A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, Howard Sears was
born to Howard J. Sears Sr. and Mary Clark Sears on July 14, 1933,
and grew up with the companionship of his siblings, Harold and
Merline; answering his nation's call to duty, he joined the United
States Air Force in 1951, and he served in the Korean and Vietnam
Wars; he earned a number of prestigious commendations during his 21
years in the armed forces, and he retired at the rank of technical
sergeant; and
WHEREAS, After concluding his military service, Mr. Sears
made his home in Texarkana and worked at the Red River Army Depot
for two decades before his retirement in 1992; he joined St. Paul
Missionary Baptist Church and was called to the ministry, serving
the congregation as a pastor and deacon; active in the Masons, he
was a member of Sunset Lodge No. 144, holding the title of
worshipful master and mentoring new members; and
WHEREAS, A caring husband and father, Brother Sears shared a
rewarding marriage with his first wife, Lucille, who passed away in
1969; fortunate enough to find love again, he benefited from the
support of his wife Bernice until her passing in 2012; he took great
pride in his four children, Gary, Lisa, William, and Gerald, and in
his stepdaughter, Willie Faye Anderson, who preceded him in death;
and
WHEREAS, Although Howard Sears is deeply missed, this beloved
man has left his family and friends with many cherished memories,
and he will forever hold a special place in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature
hereby pay tribute to the life of Brother Howard J. Sears Jr. and
extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
children, Gary Sears and his wife, Barbara, Lisa Muenich, William
Singleton and his wife, Shuanita, and Gerald Singleton; to his
brother, Harold Sears; and to his other relatives and many friends;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this
day, it do so in memory of Howard Sears.