SR160 - In memory of Brother Howard J. Sears Jr. of Texarkana.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 160       In Memory   of   Howard Sears Jr.            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 State of Texas, 89th   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.     Hughes                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on February 26, 2025,     by a rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate