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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 School for her
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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 extraordinary milestone that6
reflects her consistency, determination, and scoring ability; and7
WHEREAS, she has committed to furthering her academic and athletic career as a 20258
signee with the University of Delaware, a testament to her skill, 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 School women's13
basketball team achieved an overall record of 25-7 and advanced to the state championship,14
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marking one of the most successful seasons in program history, with Ava Andrews playing
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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 Islands 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
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WHEREAS, she earned invitations to the NCAA Academy in both 2023 and 2024, an31
exclusive program for top-tier student-athletes; and32
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WHEREAS, she was recognized as a 2024 invitee to the GBCA Junior All-Star Team and
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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 Team 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 model 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 athletic 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
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