Honor Nidia Orellana PRC Gala

2025: The PRC Parent Prom on March 7, 2025 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in the communities across New York State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citizenry; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Nidia Orellana upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition at the PRC Gala 2025: The PRC Parent Prom on Friday, March

7, 2025, at Leonard's Palazzo in Great Neck, New York; and WHEREAS, The Parent Resource Center of Port Washington, New York is an organization dedicated to helping new parents become the most successful version of themselves while supporting the growth and health of children; and WHEREAS, For over four decades, the Parent Resource Center (PRC) has brought families with young children together to play, learn, grow, and make lifelong friendships; the PRC also provides parenting workshops, social events, recreational outings, summer enrichment programs, and a myriad of developmental classes geared toward infants and toddlers; the organization also holds a commitment to supporting economically disadvantaged families; and WHEREAS, This esteemed honoree, Nidia Orellana, as well as her family, have devoted over 20 years as members of the PRC community; she has not only participated in PRC's programs with her children and grandchildren, but has also been a key educator in the organization's Time for Twos and Stepping Stones programs; and WHEREAS, With a background in early childhood education from Guatemala, Nidia Orellana's commitment to nurturing young minds continues to inspire all who know her; she started as a caregiver and has grown into a beloved teacher, bringing warmth, patience, and dedication to the families she serves; she is a remarkable asset to her community and to the mission of the PRC; and WHEREAS, Within every community, there are inevitably some individuals who, by virtue of their energy, vision, and dedication, command the greatest respect among their peers, colleagues, and community at large; Nidia Orellana is one such individual; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to commend individuals of outstanding character who have shown initiative and commitment toward constantly pursuing higher goals for themselves, acting as role models of leadership to be emulated by both peers and young people; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Nidia Orellana upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition at the PRC Gala 2025: The PRC Parent Prom on March 7, 2025; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Nidia Orellana.