Honor Trish Class at 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 Trish Class 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 distinguished honoree, Trish Class, has been an integral part of the Port Washington community since 1999; she dedicated over ten years to raising her two cherished children as well as volunteering in local schools and organizations, including the PRC following a successful career in hospitality; and WHEREAS, In 2015, Trish Class assumed a formal role at the Parent Resource Center, working her way to serving as its Executive Director; her leadership transformed the PRC into a thriving community hub, before moving on to lead Residents Forward, an environmental nonprofit; and WHEREAS, Trish Class' passion for community, family, and sustainability has left an indelible mark on Port Washington and the countless individuals that her selfless, passionate, and diligent work has impacted; 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; Trish Class 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 Trish Class 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 Trish Class.