Lou's Jewelry and Pawn Day Proclamation

Lou’s Jewelry and Pawn Day Proclamation  

WHEREAS, in October of 1921, entrepreneur Louis (“Lou”) Myerson opened his first business in Delaware County, Lou’s Jewelry and Pawn; and

WHEREAS, in 1984, Lou’s son, Stanton, relocated the family business to its current and permanent home on 69th Street in Upper Darby, where it has has been a mainstay of this community for nearly four decades; and 

WHEREAS, Stanton “Pawn Boss” Myerson has made a name for himself as a community leader through his civic engagement and his support of several charities; and 

WHEREAS, today, Lou’s Jewelry and Pawn is one of the oldest shops of its kind in the country, and Stanton prides himself on catering to the needs of his customers, just as his father Lou did. 

NOW, THEREFORE I, Barbarann Keffer, Mayor of Upper Darby, along with Township Council, do hereby proclaim November 13, 2021, as  

Lou’s Jewelry and Pawn Day 

in Upper Darby, and I extend our sincere congratulations to Stanton on his achievements and wish him continued success for many years to come. 

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Barbarann Keffer, Mayor

Upper Darby Township

Delaware County, Pennsylvania