Bill Text: NY J01677 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Commemorating the dedication of the Brentwood Baseball Field Bullpen in honor of the late Andrew L. Gurgitano
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-05-30 - ADOPTED [J01677 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-J01677-Introduced.html
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.