To the Members of New York City Community Board 4,

We, the fans and friends of Jerry Orbach, ask that a street sign at 53rd street and Eighth Avenue be posted in the actor’s great honor. We understand the importance of keeping New York City clean and as uncluttered as possible, but granting Mr. Orbach and his family this honor would be a perfect homage to such a legendary New Yorker. Even for those of us who never met the man, to have a hero in any of the numerous characters he created is to have something comfortable and stable. If New York City has a reputation of being unsafe, let there be a name that personifies strength and security on a street sign. If Jerry Orbach was a living landmark, then let there be a tangible landmark erected in his name to keep his legacy strong.

New York is a city of heroes, some real and some fictional; Jerry Orbach represented both. For that, we ask that this request be granted to such a remarkable and unforgettable character, both on and off the screen.

Sincerely,

The Undersigned Fans and Supporters of the Late Jerry Orbach