House Resolution 1680
By: Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Adeyina of the 110th, Jackson of the 68th, and
Bazemore of the 69th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Paula Whittle; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Paula Whittle, known as "the Mogul," is a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist,
mentor, developer, and the founder and director of Atlanta International Fashion Week; and
WHEREAS, 18 years ago, Paula made history as the first Black person and first woman to
direct a global fashion week; and
WHEREAS, since then, she has produced and directed over 300 shows, worked with over
500 designers from around the globe, and produced 150 celebrity events; and
WHEREAS, Atlanta International Fashion Week has several community development
initiatives and various programs that improve citizen lives, such as Beauty & A Makeover;
and
WHEREAS, Atlanta International Fashion Week paves the way for the fashion industry in
Atlanta by providing opportunities and propelling the careers of talented individuals, placing
Atlanta on a global scale for fashion, highlighting Atlanta's rich heritage and historic
buildings, as well as offering youth development and mentorship through the nonprofit,
Fashion Apprentice; and
WHEREAS, under the guiding hand of Paula Whittle, the Atlanta International Fashion
Week has become one of the largest fashion and entertainment events of the year; and
WHEREAS, Paula's significant organizational and leadership talents, remarkable patience
and diplomacy, and keen sense of vision have earned her the respect and admiration of all
those who know her; and
WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for
integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Paula Whittle and extend the most sincere
best wishes for continued health and happiness.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Paula
Whittle.