SR1356 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Wilbur L. "Webb" Parlier of Arenzville, who passed away on May 26, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Wilbur Parlier was born in Beardstown on March 19, 1938 to Thomas and Alberta (nee Niestradt) Parlier; he attended Arenzville High School and was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church; he married Ruth Best on July 17, 1980; and

WHEREAS, Wilbur Parlier worked and managed the Illinois State Fair Western Horse Shows for 50 years, retiring in 2013; he conceived and put on 2 of the largest horse shows in the country - The Railsplitter Appaloosa Show and the International Show in Springfield; and

WHEREAS, Wilbur Parlier was a cowboy, in boots, hat, and spurs every day of his life; he competed in rodeos for 10 years, riding bulls and broncos, and had a trick riding act; he was a nationally known horse trainer and show manager; his specialty was teaching kids to ride and show horses; he also competed himself, winning numerous Appaloosa Horse titles at world and national shows; his joy of teaching kids allowed him and his wife to have many "adopted" children; and

WHEREAS, Wilbur Parlier was preceded in death by his parents and by one brother, Melvin Parlier; and

WHEREAS, Wilbur Parlier is survived by his wife, Ruth; his son, David Parlier; and one sister, Marilyn Gliebe; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Wilbur L. "Webb" Parlier, and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Wilbur Parlier as an expression of our deepest sympathy.