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==Career==

==Career==

In 1950, LeBleu wed the former Virgie Annie McCall (1918-2016), and the couple established their residence in her native Cameron Parish. Mrs. LeBleu was the daughter of the 40-year Cameron Parish School Superintendent Thomas William McCall (1884--1967) and the former Marie Portal (1887-1976), also an educator. Mrs. LeBleu was descended from Dr. Milledge Eillism McCall (1803-1880), the patriarch of the first white family to settle in the Grand Chenier area. Like her husband and parents, Virgie LeBleu  was a graduate of LSU. She worked in public education in Cameron Parish and was instrumental in the establishment and the stocking of the Cameron Parish Library. During the devastating Hurricane Audrey in 1957, the LeBleus took emergency shelter in a large oak tree near their home.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/167179541/virgie-annie-lebleu|title=Virgie Annie McCall LeBleu|publisher=Findagrave.com|accessdate=November 29, 2020}}</ref>

In 1950, LeBleu wed the former Virgie Annie McCall (1918-2016), and the couple established their residence in her native Cameron Parish. Mrs. LeBleu was the daughter of the 40-year Cameron Parish School Superintendent Thomas William McCall (1884-1967) and the former Marie Portal (1887-1976), also an educator. Mrs. LeBleu was descended from Dr. Milledge Eillism McCall (1803-1880), the patriarch of the first white family to settle in the Grand Chenier area. Like her husband and parents, Virgie LeBleu  was a graduate of LSU. She worked in public education in Cameron Parish and was instrumental in the establishment and the stocking of the Cameron Parish Library. During the devastating Hurricane Audrey in 1957, the LeBleus took emergency shelter in a large oak tree near their home.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/167179541/virgie-annie-lebleu|title=Virgie Annie McCall LeBleu|publisher=Findagrave.com|accessdate=November 29, 2020}}</ref>

Conway LeBleu was a member of the Cattleman's Association, the [[Farm Bureau]], and the Optimist Club. He was active in the Sabine River Authority, the administrative agency for Toledo Bend Reservoir. He was a member of the Louisiana Intracoastal Seaway Association, the Cameron Waterworks Board, and prior to his legislative tenure the Cameron Parish Police Jury, the parish governing body akin to the county commission in most other states.<ref name=lebleu/>

Conway LeBleu was a member of the Cattleman's Association, the [[Farm Bureau]], and the Optimist Club. He was active in the Sabine River Authority, the administrative agency for Toledo Bend Reservoir. He was a member of the Louisiana Intracoastal Seaway Association, the Cameron Waterworks Board, and prior to his legislative tenure the Cameron Parish Police Jury, the parish governing body akin to the county commission in most other states.<ref name=lebleu/>

In 1964, LeBleu was elected to the state House to succeed Alvin Dyson, the three-term member from Cameron Parish.<ref name=house/> LeBleu served under three [[governor]]s, [[John J. McKeithen]], [[Edwin Edwards]], and [[David C. Treen]]. He worked to establish the [[Allen J. Ellender|Ellender Ferry Bridge]] and to upgrade evacuation routes from lower Cameron Parish. He also promoted [[tourism]] and sport fishing along the [[Gulf of Mexico]].<ref name=lebleu/> LeBleu was posthumously inducted in 2014 into the Southwest District Livestock Show and Rodeo because of his work in securing funding when the Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles, the home of the show, faced the possibility of closing. His efforts kept the structure in use for several years until a local maintenance tax was passed. LeBleu supported the livestock show and rodeo further by donating prize money and awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lakecharles.com/2014/02/southwest-district-livestock-show-rodeo-announces-hall-fame-inductees/|title=Southwest District Livestock Show & Rodeo Announces Hall of Fame Inductees|date=February 6, 2014|publisher=lakecharles.com|accessdate=July 13, 2015}}</ref>

In 1964, LeBleu was elected to the state House to succeed Alvin Dyson, the three-term member from Cameron Parish.<ref name=house/> LeBleu served under three [[governor]]s, [[John J. McKeithen]], [[Edwin Edwards]], and [[David C. Treen]]. He worked to establish the [[Allen J. Ellender|Ellender Ferry Bridge]] and to upgrade evacuation routes from lower Cameron Parish. He also promoted [[tourism]] and sport fishing along the [[Gulf of Mexico]].<ref name=lebleu/> LeBleu was posthumously inducted in 2014 into the Southwest District Livestock Show and Rodeo because of his work in securing funding when the Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles, the home of the show, faced the possibility of closing. His efforts kept the structure in use for several years until a local maintenance tax was passed. LeBleu supported the livestock show and rodeo further by donating prize money and awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lakecharles.com/2014/02/southwest-district-livestock-show-rodeo-announces-hall-fame-inductees/|title=Southwest District Livestock Show & Rodeo Announces Hall of Fame Inductees|date=February 6, 2014|publisher=lakecharles.com|accessdate=July 13, 2015}}</ref>

In his last House election, LeBleu defeated an [[Independent voter|Independent]] opponent, Michael Tritico, 11,764 (74.9 percent) to 3,943 (25.1 percent).<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 22, 1983|accessdate=November 29, 2020}}</ref>

In his last House election, LeBleu defeated an [[Independent voter|Independent]] opponent, Michael Tritico, 11,764 (74.9 percent) to 3,943 (25.1 percent).<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 22, 1983, accessed November 29, 2020.</ref>

==Family and legacy==

==Family and legacy==