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Recommendation to approve the renaming of South Street Parkway, "The Pressburg Parkway" in recognition of the contributions of Uptown community leader Dan Pressburg.
DISCUSSION
Dan Pressburg has lived in the Deforest Park Neighborhood for more than 35 years and is a respected pillar in the Uptown Community. As such, his charitable acts and knowledge of Long Beach's history are invaluable to all who meet him.
Pressburg's leadership is vast. His work has beautified neighborhoods, enhanced civic engagement, and fostered community. Every year, Pressburg provides Long Beach families with turkeys and rescued trees for the holidays. His spirit of giving was also lauded by Neighborhoods USA, receiving two national titles for the "One-Day Christmas Store." The One Day Christmas Store, shopping with dignity, provided gifts for people in Long Beach who would not have otherwise had Christmas at all. In its 9-year run, the store serviced over 30,000 people. He received a third title for his "Back to the Future the North Long Beach History Project," a historic documentary record of the development, projects to be designed, and recording of Atlantic Blvd. This effort was awarded the first NUSA Award in 2008. He has also helped establish parts of the narration for the Long Beach Marathon, Downtown Walking Tours, and as a Docent at Rancho Los Cerritos. As a Redevelopment Agency North Project Area Committee member, and Vice-Chair for 7 years, Dan collaborated on public improvements and the revitalization of residential, industrial, and commercial areas in Uptown. As an original member of the Veteran's Day Parade Committee, he led promotions for 16 years and provided a unique quiche breakfast for staff and honored guests who sat in the reviewing stand. Finally, for the past seven years, Pressburg has led the Deforest Park Neighborhood Association as president, organizing tree plantings, community events, and even playing a key role in the Deforest Park Wetlands Restoratio...
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