By: Sibley S.R. No. 875
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 WHEREAS, On February 28, 1993, members of the Special
1-3 Response Team, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms fought
1-4 gallantly to control and defeat illegal weaponry and cult
1-5 activities in Waco, Texas; and
1-6 WHEREAS, The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms'
1-7 efforts culminated in the tragic loss of the lives of
1-8 Special Agents Steven David Willis, Robert J. Williams,
1-9 Conway LeBleu, and Todd McKeehan and the serious injury of other
1-10 team members, while providing unique and invaluable assistance
1-11 to the people of the State of Texas; and
1-12 WHEREAS, Special Agent Steven David Willis of the
1-13 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Houston Field Division
1-14 was born December 18, 1960; a 1986 graduate of Southwest Texas
1-15 State University with a bachelor of science degree in criminal
1-16 justice, the dedicated officer had worked as a special agent
1-17 with the Defense Investigative Service for three years before
1-18 joining the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms in 1990;
1-19 the beloved individual will be deeply missed by the members of
1-20 the bureau and by his parents and family members; and
1-21 WHEREAS, Special Agent Robert J. Williams of the
1-22 New Orleans Field Division worked out of the Little Rock, Arkansas,
1-23 Post of Duty and had been an agent of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco
2-1 and Firearms since October, 1988; a native of Jackson, Mississippi,
2-2 Special Agent Williams was born on March 1, 1966, and graduated from
2-3 Florida State University; recognized for his devotion to his work,
2-4 he earned the admiration of his fellow officers; his memory will be
2-5 cherished forever by his wife and his family; and
2-6 WHEREAS, Special Agent Conway LeBleu of the New Orleans Field
2-7 Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms was a native
2-8 of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and graduated from McNeese State
2-9 University; a member of the bureau for over five years, the
2-10 30-year-old special agent, who carried out his duties with integrity
2-11 and professional ability, received recognition from his colleagues;
2-12 his memory will remain forever in the hearts and minds of his wife,
2-13 his two sons, and his family; and
2-14 WHEREAS, Special Agent Todd McKeehan of the New Orleans Field
2-15 Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms had served
2-16 with distinction for three years in law enforcement; he was born in
2-17 Elizabethon, Tennessee, and graduated from Eastern Tennessee State
2-18 University; a man of exceptional valor who had served his country
2-19 in Desert Storm, the 28-year-old veteran carried out his
2-20 responsibilities with expertise and selfless devotion; a man of
2-21 noble character, he will be remembered by his wife and family for
2-22 his exemplary life; and
2-23 WHEREAS, Through the unselfish and noble efforts of these
2-24 men the threat of cult influence upon all the citizens of Texas
2-25 has been lessened; now, therefore, be it
3-1 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
3-2 73rd Legislature, hereby join with the citizens of Texas in paying
3-3 tribute to the memory of Special Agents Steven David Willis,
3-4 Robert J. Williams, Conway LeBleu, and Todd McKeehan for sacrificing
3-5 their lives for the pursuit of justice and protection of the people
3-6 and offer their families sincere condolences and gratitude; and,
3-7 be it further
3-8 RESOLVED, That the Texas Senate and the citizens of Texas
3-9 hereby commend the surviving members of the Special Response Team,
3-10 along with other local, state, and federal agencies who protect and
3-11 defend the citizens of the State of Texas, and put their lives on
3-12 the line in the name of justice every day; and, be it further
3-13 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
3-14 the surviving family members as an expression of deepest sympathy
3-15 from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day,
3-16 it do so in memory of these valiant men.
3-17 _____________________________________
3-18 President of the Senate
3-19 I hereby certify that the
3-20 above Resolution was adopted by
3-21 the Senate on May 6, 1993.
3-22 _____________________________________
3-23 Secretary of the Senate
3-24 _____________________________________
3-25 Member, Texas Senate