2019 Michelson's 100th Anniversary Proclamation

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A,6 MCRN,NC s °r Town of lexingtoli, 01ag!5ar1)USCtt.5 , ,,.. OFFICE OF SELECTMEN t7r PROCLAMATION Whereas: in August of 1919, Isadore "U" Michelson (I` Generation) purchased his cousin B. Aronson's harness and shoe repair store in Lexington Center at 1806 Massachusetts Avenue;and Whereas: in 1926, the store, including its offerings of footwear to purchase, moved to 1808 Massachusetts Avenue, and began the family's commitment to the community by extending credit whenever possible during the depths of the Great Depression;and Whereas: in 1939,Harold Michelson(2"d Generation)took over the business following the illness of his father, Isadore Michelson,and the store moves locations to 1788 Massachusetts Avenue;and Whereas: in 1965, Harold Michelson made the decision to give up the shoe repair business to focus on shoe sales and the business moves to its present location at 1780 Massachusetts Avenue;and Whereas: this new store was designed by his son,Richard"Dick"Michelson(3`d Generation), in the spirit of the 1960's revitalization of Lexington Center, to resemble a traditional New England streetscape; and Whereas: in 1975,Dick Michelson took over the business as Harold retires;and Whereas: in 1985, a second store is opened in Needham, Massachusetts,and by the end of the 1980's, Eric Michelson(4`n Generation)and Jerry Michelson(4`n Generation)have both joined the business;and Whereas: Dick Michelson supported the Lexington business community through his long-term service on the Lexington Chamber of Commerce as a member,Board member and President;and Whereas: Dick Michelson's service at the Chamber of Commerce included such special projects as: the management of the Lexington Visitors Center, the annual fundraising for the Lexington Center Holiday Lighting,and the annual fundraising for the Patriots' Day parade;and Whereas: in 2000, the Michelson Family was instrumental in forming the Lexington Retailers Association, which takes over the coordination of the Annual Memorial Day Weekend Discovery Day sidewalk sale and in 2002,further draws consumers to Lexington Center by starting the annual Trick or Treat with Lexington Center businesses;and Whereas: in 2014,Michelson's Shoes was recognized by the Retailers Association of Massachusetts as one of the top retailers in the state and is awarded a RAMAE award and inducted into the Hall of Fame; and Whereas: in 2019 Michelson's Shoes celebrates 100 years of business in Lexington,Massachusetts. NOW, THEREFORE, WE THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN of the Town of Lexington, Massachusetts, hereby recognize Michelson's Shoes on the occasion of their 100`n year of business in the Town of Lexington,Massachusetts and thank them for the exceptional customer service they have provided to customers,as well as their dedication and commitment to the entire Lexington community over the years. IN WITNESS WHE ,OF,we pave set our hands and caused the seal of Lexington to be affixed herewith on the 18 cnpfN o)vember 2 '19. DOUG ,CENTS,CHAIR AN 90, :PATO `'wy t LO I 1( !SUZANNE . ARRY JILI,,I MARK D ANDEEN