Senate Resolution No. 1677

BY: Senator MAYER

COMMEMORATING the dedication of the Brentwood
Baseball Field Bullpen in honor of the late Andrew
L. Gurgitano on June 1, 2019

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor an
extraordinary young man of indomitable faith and dedication whose short,
yet purposeful life will long serve as a standard to which others might
aspire; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commemorate the dedication of the Brentwood Baseball Field Bullpen in
honor of the late Andrew L. Gurgitano on June 1, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Born to Susan (Dunn) and Sergio "Fabian" Gurgitano, Andrew
Louis Gurgitano grew up in a loving home in West Harrison, New York,
with his two sisters, Marisa Anne and Ava Nicole; and

WHEREAS, From an early age, Andrew L. Gurgitano could often be found
with a baseball mitt on his hand; he played Little League at Brentwood
Park, and later, became a star left pitcher for the Harrison High School
Boys Varsity Baseball Team; and

WHEREAS, After his tragic and untimely death on November 8, 2014,
Andrew L. Gurgitano's family decided to honor their 16-year old son's
legacy by hosting a golf outing to raise funds for the Brentwood
Baseball Field and other baseball/softball projects in Harrison; and

WHEREAS, Now in its 5th year, the Andrew Gurgitano Memorial Golf
Outing will be held on Friday, June 21, 2019, with proceeds benefitting
the Brentwood Field Renovation Project; through their open and generous
hearts, the Gurgitano Family has and will continue to pay just tribute
to their talented son's memory; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his short yet purposeful life, Andrew L.
Gurgitano made many strong contributions to his community, serving as a
role model for his peers; with his commitment to others, he truly
represented the best development of the potential which is inherent in
our most precious resource, our youth; and

WHEREAS, Andrew L. Gurgitano, a young man of incredible spirit and
enthusiasm, brought enduring honor to his family through his many
achievements; his shining light and strength will forever serve as a
beacon of love and hope for all who were privileged to have known and
loved such an amazing and dynamic young man; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the dedication of the Brentwood Baseball Field Bullpen in
honor of the late Andrew L. Gurgitano on June 1, 2019; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Andrew L. Gurgitano.