Honoring Dyan Ducharme upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Residents Forward on June 4, 2026

Senate Resolution No. 2160

BY: Senator MARTINS

        HONORING  Dyan  Ducharme  upon the occasion of her
        designation for  special  recognition  by  Residents
        Forward on June 4, 2026

  WHEREAS,  It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend individuals whose professional excellence, civic leadership, and
dedicated public service have brought distinction to  their  communities
and inspired others through their achievements and generosity; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Dyan  Ducharme  upon  the  occasion  of  her  designation  for   special
recognition  by Residents Forward to be celebrated at its Annual Gala on
Thursday, June 4, 2026, at The Manhasset Bay Yacht Club; and

  WHEREAS, Dyan Ducharme is the Co-Chair of the Intellectual  Property
Group  at  Pryor  Cashman LLP, where she provides strategic and hands-on
counsel  to  clients  ranging  from  emerging  artificial   intelligence
startups to Fortune 100 companies; and

  WHEREAS,  Throughout  her  distinguished legal career, Dyan Ducharme
has litigated trademark, copyright, and false advertising matters at the
highest levels while helping businesses and brands  secure  and  protect
their identities throughout the world; and

  WHEREAS,  Her  extensive  work  spans  a  wide  range of industries,
including  technology,  luxury  goods,  consumer   products,   financial
services,  and  e-commerce,  earning  her  a  reputation  as  one of the
nation's leading intellectual property attorneys; and

  WHEREAS,   In   recognition   of   her   outstanding    professional
accomplishments,  Dyan Ducharme has received numerous prestigious honors
and accolades, including  recognition  from  Chambers,  Managing  IP  as
"Trademark  Prosecutor  of  the  Year,"  Forbes  Top  200 Lawyers, World
Trademark Review, and Crain's "Notable Women in the Law"; and

  WHEREAS, Beyond her many professional  achievements,  Dyan  Ducharme
has  demonstrated an enduring commitment to public service and community
engagement through her generous provision of pro bono legal services and
her steadfast support of nonprofit organizations serving Port Washington
and surrounding communities; and

  WHEREAS, Dyan Ducharme is a former board member  and  current  legal
counsel  to both the Parent Resource Center and Residents Forward, where
her leadership, guidance, and dedication  have  advanced  the  important
missions  of  these  organizations  and  strengthened the community they
serve; and

  WHEREAS,  Through  her  distinguished  legal  career,  philanthropic
spirit, and unwavering commitment to civic engagement, Dyan Ducharme has
exemplified  the highest ideals of professional excellence and community
service; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
honor  Dyan  Ducharme  upon  the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by Residents Forward on June 4, 2026, and to extend  to  her
its   highest   commendation   and   sincere   gratitude  for  her  many
contributions to the legal profession and the Port Washington community;
and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Dyan Ducharme.