SR462: SR462 Andrews, Ava; commend

25 LC 129 0395 Senate Resolution 462 By: Senators Anavitarte of the 31st and Bearden of the 30th A RESOLUTION Commending and recognizing Ava Andrews of North Paulding High S chool for her1 outstanding achievements in basketball and for her contributions to athletics in the state of2 Georgia; and for other purposes.3 WHEREAS, she has displayed exceptional talent, dedication, and leadership in basketball,4 earning several notable athletic accolades and distinctions throughout her career; and5 WHEREAS, in 2025, she surpassed 1,000 career points, an extraor dinary milestone that6 reflects her consistency, determination, and scoring ability; and7 WHEREAS, she has committed to furthering her academic and athle tic career as a 20258 signee with the University of Delaware, a testament to her skil l, work ethic, and9 perseverance; and10 WHEREAS, in 2025, she was named Co-Player of the Year, a prestigious recognition of her11 excellence and contributions to the game; and12 WHEREAS, during the 2023-2024 season, the North Paulding High S chool women's13 basketball team achieved an overall record of 25-7 and advanced to the state championship,14 S. R. 462 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0395 marking one of the most successful seasons in program history, with Ava Andrews playing15 a crucial role in their success; and16 WHEREAS, in 2025, she was awarded All-Metro Honorable Mention, further solidifying her17 position among the top players in the state; and18 WHEREAS, she was honored as the 2024-2025 Region Player of the Year, solidifying her19 impact and leadership within her high school division; and20 WHEREAS, she was invited to represent the FIBA U.S. Virgin Isla nds Team in 2023 and21 2024, an incredible honor showcasing her talent on an international level; and22 WHEREAS, she was recognized as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of North Paulding High23 School's Middle School basketball team in 2019 and in 2020, highlighting her dominance in24 the sport; and25 WHEREAS, she earned invitations to the Atlanta All-Star Team in 2019 and 2021, further26 establishing herself as a premier athlete in the region; and27 WHEREAS, she was selected as a Top 40 player by the Atlanta Tipoff Club in both 2023 and28 2024, further acknowledging her standing among the best in Georgia high school basketball;29 and30 WHEREAS, she earned invitations to the NCAA Academy in both 202 3 and 2024, an31 exclusive program for top-tier student-athletes; and32 S. R. 462 - 2 - 25 LC 129 0395 WHEREAS, she was recognized as a 2024 invitee to the GBCA Junior All-Star Team and33 a 2025 invitee to the GBCA Senior All-Star Team, demonstrating her sustained excellence34 at the state level; and35 WHEREAS, she was named Defensive Player of the Year (2nd Team) by Peach State Prep36 in 2023, underscoring her defensive prowess and tenacious approach to the sport; and37 WHEREAS, in 2023, she earned Second Team All-County and First T eam All-Region38 honors, recognizing her all-around success on the court; and39 WHEREAS, she was named her team's Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year in 2022,40 exemplifying her well-rounded skill set and dedication to continuous improvement; and41 WHEREAS, her success on the basketball court has brought immense pride to her school,42 community, and the state of Georgia, and she stands as a role m odel for aspiring43 student-athletes. 44 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body45 commend and congratulate Ava Andrews for her outstanding athlet ic achievements in the46 sport of basketball and extend their best wishes for her continued success in her career and47 future endeavors.48 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed49 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for presentation to Ava Andrews.50 S. R. 462 - 3 -