“In 1989, rodeo supporters, friends, and family members visited with an ailing Casey about forming a foundation, to be called the Casey Tibbs Foundation, that would preserve Casey’s memorabilia (along with that of other cowboys and cowgirls of all ages), promote the sport of rodeo and preserve its heritage. It was Casey’s personal wish that if a rodeo center were to be built it would be used to pay tribute to all the South Dakotans in the rodeo field, not just for his benefit. In June of that year, the Casey Tibbs Foundation was formed.”