House Resolution 1741
By: Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Adeyina of the 110th, Mitchell of the 88th, Bazemore
of the 69th, Miller of the 62nd, and others
A RESOLUTION
Commending Atlanta International Fashion Week on its 19th year; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Atlanta International Fashion Week is a revolutionary event that is engineering
the global fashion experience and attracting industry influencers to arts, culture, fashion, and
entertainment; and
WHEREAS, under the guiding hand of Founder and Director Paula Whittle, Atlanta
International Fashion Week has become one of the largest fashion and entertainment events
of the year; and
WHEREAS, the event offers 50 designers, 12 runway shows, six celebrity events, four
fashion workshops, and two trunk shows in one week; 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, Atlanta International Fashion Week also has several community development
initiatives and various programs that improve citizen lives, such as Beauty & A Makeover;
and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this outstanding event be recognized for
its contributions to arts, fashion, community development, and culture in the City of Atlanta,
the State of Georgia, and globally.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to Paula
Whittle, the public, and the press.