Georgia CommonsHR 1741: Atlanta International Fashion Week; 19th year; commend
Last action March 16, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Atlanta International Fashion Week on its 19th year, recognizing the event's role in fashion, arts, and community development in Atlanta.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Atlanta International Fashion Week as it marks its 19th year. The resolution does not change any law; it formally praises the event, its founder Paula Whittle, and its contributions to fashion, culture, and community development in Atlanta and beyond. The resolution describes the event's scale, including 50 designers, 12 runway shows, six celebrity events, four fashion workshops, and two trunk shows in one week. It also notes the event's youth development work through the nonprofit Fashion Apprentice and community programs like Beauty & A Makeover. The House resolves to commend the event and directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to Paula Whittle, the public, and the press.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Atlanta International Fashion Week on its 19th year on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Recognizes founder and director Paula Whittle and the event's role in growing Atlanta's fashion industry.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to Paula Whittle, the public, and the press.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change since it is a commendation, not a binding statute.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Atlanta International Fashion Week, its founder Paula Whittle, and the nonprofit Fashion Apprentice. It has no binding legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or agencies since it is a symbolic honor rather than a law.
Why it matters
Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it does not change anyone's rights, obligations, or funding. Its main effect is public recognition: it puts the Georgia House's official praise for the event and its founder into the public record.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause commends Atlanta International Fashion Week on its 19th year and wishes it continued growth and success.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute copies to Paula Whittle, the public, and the press.
- The whereas clauses describe the event's scope, including 50 designers, 12 runway shows, six celebrity events, four fashion workshops, and two trunk shows.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Atlanta International Fashion Week on its 19th year and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued growth and success”
“the event offers 50 designers, 12 runway shows, six celebrity events, four fashion workshops, and two trunk shows in one week”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
- Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
- Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)
- Debra Bazemore (D, HD-069)
- Tanya Miller (D, HD-062)
- Akbar Ali (D, HD-106)
Topics
- Atlanta fashion industry
- legislative commendation
- arts and culture
- community development