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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
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