On behalf of Lehigh County, Commissioner Zach Cole-Borghi presented the Friedman family a proclamation recognizing the legacy of the Friedmans Service Station in Fountain Hill.

The Proclamation stated:

“Edward Friedman began this family legacy in 1936 with the service station situated in the triangle at Broadway and S. Clewell St. in the borough of Fountain Hill. And whereas through the years, this service station expanded even adding one of the first regional car washes in 1966.

“And whereas time passed on, and so did the ownership of the service station, although it always remained within family, where you would always find several members of the family business in their own way.

“And whereas Bruce Friedman took-over the business in 2000, continuing the family business for over 20 years.

“And whereas the time has come for this chapter to close as Bruce Friedman looks to retire and close the business, as of Feb. 25, 2023.

“Now, therefore, we are honored to present this proclamation to Bruce Friedman and the Friedman Family in recognition and appreciation of their investment and commitment of the Borough of Fountain Hill, Lehigh Co.”

Cole-Borghi reflected on the significance of this honor; “I spent a lot of time in Fountain Hill. I did not live in Fountain Hill but the majority of my high school life was spent there.

“One thing that has always been a staple of Fountain Hill was that corner station. You can’t go past it without seeing it.”

He concluded saying that Fountain Hill “is a very close community and I know that they are going to miss you.”

Rep. Jeanne McNeill sent Mick Dee on her behalf to present a proclamation from the House of Representatives.

Dee spoke about the close personal ties he has with the Friedman family, explaining “my father used to have his car serviced at Friedman’s Texaco.”

He went on “about a year ago, I stopped in and I talked to Bruce. And I mentioned how my father used to bring his car here and Bob said he remembers my father. And so the most amazing thing happened. Bruce said, “Yeah I remember your dad. I remember the car that he had. I think it was a Ford. Yes it was a Ford”

Dee concluded, “The point is, what kind of business in this day and age would, somebody who works there, would remember you father’s car, from some 30-some years ago, the make, model, the color. You just don’t get that kind of service anymore.”

The House of Representatives Proclamation “salutes Friedman’s Service Station upon its richly deserved recognition, offers its owner best wishes for continued success and all future endeavors and directs a copy of this citation, sponsored by the Hon. Jeanne McNeill on Feb. 6, 2023.”