2024-08-04 23:05:58 -0400
To: For the 60th anniversary of Star Trek, we the fans of Leonard Nimoy implore the USPS to issue a Commemorative Stamp recognizing Leonard for his influence on the Arts, Sciences, Social and Educational entities of the Nation.
Let's Get Leonard Nimoy on a USPS stamp!
Examples of Leonard Nimoy’s influence and contributions.
Leonard Nimoy underwrote to establish a recording library for the recordings of stories in Yiddish at the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, Massachusetts, he donated to renovate the Thalia Theatre in Upper Manhattan West that is now named the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre, a $1,0000.00 donation to the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles for the education of the public in astronomy. Along with his wife, Susan, he established the Bay-Nimoy Early Childhood Center in Los Angeles. In 1959 Leonard helped found the Company of Angels Theatre Group and in 2003, Leonard established the Nimoy Foundation, giving support primarily for the fine arts. Through performances by the Nimoy Concert Series, funded by contributions to The Nimoy Foundation, contemporary performing, and visual artists can explore and develop their creativity, and encourage other philanthropists to support the arts and artists. Mr. Nimoy has given financial support to the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Arts, the Hammer Museum, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. At Beit t’Shuvah in Los Angeles, Leonard financed a center where people undergoing treatment for addiction can receive job training and financial support.
On the iconic TV series and movies, Star Trek, through his legendary role as Mr. Spock, he encouraged people to seek careers as Astronauts and scientists. NASA considered Leonard a friend and colleague.
Leonard was a talented fine arts photographer specializing in “conceptual” photographic projects focusing on social topics such as body image perception (“I am troubled by the fact that women in our culture are congratulated most for losing weight.” Leonard Nimoy), spiritual or religious themes and showing of introspective hidden personalities or persona. He earned a master’s degree in fine art photography from UCLA, where he studied under respected photographer, Robert Heineken.
On the iconic TV series and movies, Star Trek, through his legendary role as Mr. Spock, he encouraged people to seek careers as Astronauts and scientists. NASA considered Leonard a friend and colleague.
Leonard was a talented fine arts photographer specializing in “conceptual” photographic projects focusing on social topics such as body image perception (“I am troubled by the fact that women in our culture are congratulated most for losing weight.” Leonard Nimoy), spiritual or religious themes and showing of introspective hidden personalities or persona. He earned a master’s degree in fine art photography from UCLA, where he studied under respected photographer, Robert Heineken.
Education was important in Leonard Nimoy’s life. He earned a master’s degree in education from Antioch University. He spoke frequently at colleges and universities around the Nation encouraging and supporting education programs.
The Committee’s criteria for a stamp lists extraordinary and enduring contributions to American society, history, culture, or environment. It is our contention that the Committee not just considered Leonard Nimoy’s role as Spock and his association with Star Trek only. Through his iconic role as Spock, Leonard is an ongoing major influence on American culture, sciences, and society; that continued beyond his role by positively influencing causes throughout his life.
Why is this important?
Leonard Nimoy has been and continues to be a positive influence in the lives of many people. He has influenced people to become astronauts, sciences, artists and activists in social causes. Let's honor him with a USPS Commemorative Stamp for Star Trek's 60th Anniversary.
How it will be delivered
The petition will be sent USPS Priority Mail.