Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 462: Andrews, Ava; commend
Last action March 27, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution commends Ava Andrews of North Paulding High School for her basketball achievements, including surpassing 1,000 career points and signing with the University of Delaware.
The summaries below were written by an AI model (claude-sonnet-5) from the text of the resolution and are not part of it. Quote the text, not the summary. The stored text is the Enrolled version, the latest the General Assembly's website lists.
In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Ava Andrews, a basketball player at North Paulding High School, for her athletic accomplishments, including reaching 1,000 career points in 2025, being named Co-Player of the Year, and signing to play for the University of Delaware. The resolution lists many of her honors over the years, such as All-Metro Honorable Mention, Region Player of the Year, selections to FIBA U.S. Virgin Islands teams, and various all-star and top-player recognitions dating back to middle school. It formally directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Andrews as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally commends and congratulates Ava Andrews for her basketball achievements at North Paulding High School.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a presentation copy of the resolution to give to Andrews.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a symbolic honor.
- Documents a list of her athletic honors and milestones as the Senate's official record of recognition.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Ava Andrews, a student-athlete at North Paulding High School. It also involves the Georgia Senate and its Secretary, who will prepare the commemorative copy for presentation.
Why it matters
While the resolution has no legal or financial effect, it provides official public recognition from the Georgia Senate for a student-athlete's accomplishments, which can be meaningful for her, her school, and her community as a form of formal acknowledgment.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses recount Andrews's basketball accomplishments, including surpassing 1,000 career points and being named 2025 Co-Player of the Year.
- It notes her 2025 signing with the University of Delaware to continue her academic and athletic career.
- The resolved clause formally commends and congratulates Andrews and wishes her continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for presentation to Andrews.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend and congratulate Ava Andrews for her outstanding athletic achievements in the sport of basketball and extend their best wishes for her continued success in her career and future endeavors.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-31)
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-30)
Topics
- high school sports
- basketball
- student athletes
- Georgia Senate resolution