Resolution honors the life of Brother Howard J. Sears Jr. of Texarkana, Texas, a military veteran, pastor, and Mason.

The Texas Senate pays tribute to the life of Brother Howard J. Sears Jr., a resident of Texarkana, Texas, who passed away on June 11, 2024, at the age of 90. Sears served in the United States Air Force, participating in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and retired as a technical sergeant. After his military career, he worked at the Red River Army Depot and later became a pastor at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. He was also active in the Masons, serving as a worshipful master and mentoring new members.

Resolution honors the life of Brother Howard J. Sears Jr. of Texarkana, Texas, a military veteran, pastor, and Mason.

The Texas Senate pays tribute to the life of Brother Howard J. Sears Jr., a resident of Texarkana, Texas, who passed away on June 11, 2024, at the age of 90. Sears served in the United States Air Force, participating in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and retired as a technical sergeant. After his military career, he worked at the Red River Army Depot and later became a pastor at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. He was also active in the Masons, serving as a worshipful master and mentoring new members.