Schiff, Brownley, Lieu Urge Creation of P-22 Memorial Stamp
Burbank, California – Today, Congresspersons Adam Schiff (D-Burbank), Julia Brownley (D-Calif.), and Ted Lieu (D-Calif.), wrote to the Chair B.J. Bueno and members of the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee asking the committee to recommend a postal stamp in honor of P-22 be issued following the passing of the mountain lion known as the “Hollywood Cat.”
The stamp would feature P-22 in front of the historic Hollywood sign to also honor the 100th anniversary of the iconic Hollywood sign.
In December, after years of capturing the hearts of Los Angeles' residents, P-22 died from euthanization following an accident where P-22 was hit by a motor vehicle.
“P-22 was many things: our favorite celebrity neighbor, the occasional troublemaker, and a beloved mascot for our city. His exploits were followed not just by ordinary community members, but he had a devoted following online, and his comings and goings were even tracked by the local news. But most of all, he was a magnificent and wild creature, who reminded us all that we are part of a natural world so much greater than ourselves. Even in Los Angeles,” wrote Schiff, Brownley, and Lieu.
A memorial for P-22, where Schiff is set to speak, is scheduled for Saturday.
The full letter is below:
B.J. Bueno, Chair
Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee
475 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Room 3300
Washington, DC 20260
Dear Chair Bueno and Members of the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee:
Our community was deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved P-22, the mountain lion known as the “Hollywood Cat."
P-22 was many things: our favorite celebrity neighbor, the occasional troublemaker, and a beloved mascot for our city. His exploits were followed not just by ordinary community members, but he had a devoted following online, and his comings and goings were even tracked by the local news. But most of all, he was a magnificent and wild creature, who reminded us all that we are part of a natural world so much greater than ourselves. Even in Los Angeles.
The work to protect wildlife in our cities will continue, with P-22’s spirit guiding us every step of the way.
We are asking for the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend to the Postmaster General that a postal stamp in honor of P-22 be issued. At the same time, the 100th anniversary of the Hollywood sign is approaching and we would like to commemorate this anniversary with a U.S. Postal Stamp for the Hollywoodland Homeowners Association. We therefore recommend the photo by National Geographic photographer, Steve Winter, with P-22 in front of the historic
Hollywood sign.
We appreciate your time and consideration.
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