RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Gordon Prussian has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 92; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A longtime resident of the Streeterville neighborhood, Gordon Prussian was the loving husband of Claire, nee Feuchtwanger and the late Ruth, nee Ribback; and
WHEREAS, Gordon Prussian was the much-adored father of Michael and Nancy, the step-father of Mary and John and the step-grandfather of five to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, A native of Detroit, Michigan, Gordon Prussian served stateside as a member of the United States Army during World War II; and
WHEREAS, Following the war, Gordon Prussian moved to Chicago where he founded General Parking Corporation which grew from three sites to one-hundred parking facilities; and
WHEREAS, The green "P" logo which represents Gordon Prussian's company became an iconic symbol known to many Chicagoans; and
WHEREAS, Gordon Prussian was the first local operator to promote self-parking in the city and incorporated automated equipment and high speed elevators; and
WHEREAS, A wise business strategist, Gordon Prussian often purchased land that was prime for development and used it for parking prior to selling it; and
WHEREAS, In 1997 Gordon Prussian sold General Parking Corporation's operating company to InterPark while retaining ownership of the real estate; and
WHEREAS, A recognized civic leader, Gordon Prussian Chaired the Board of Michael Reese Hospital and served on the boards of the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and the Polk Brothers Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Gordon Prussian was President of the Jewish Community Centers of Chicago and the Standard Club of Chicago; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Gordon Prussian serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fu...
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