HR1680: HR1680 Whittle; Paula; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Paula Whittle, known as 'the Mogul,' for her career as an entrepreneur, philanthropist, mentor, and founder and director of Atlanta International Fashion Week. The resolution recounts her achievements, including being the first Black person and first woman to direct a global fashion week, producing over 300 shows, working with more than 500 designers, and running community programs like Beauty & A Makeover and the youth mentorship nonprofit Fashion Apprentice. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally recognizes and commends Whittle on behalf of the House and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Paula Whittle on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives for her career and community work.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Paula Whittle.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a policy change.

The resolution directly names Paula Whittle, founder of Atlanta International Fashion Week, and references the designers, community programs, and youth mentored through her nonprofit, Fashion Apprentice. It has no legal effect on other Georgians.

Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it does not change any rights, rules, or funding in Georgia. Its practical effect is limited to an official House record honoring Whittle and a certificate copy given to her.

• The whereas clauses describe Whittle's career, including directing Atlanta International Fashion Week and mentoring designers and youth through Fashion Apprentice.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives recognize and commend Paula Whittle and extend well wishes.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Whittle.

1. 2026-03-12House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-12House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-12House Hopper (House)

• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)Primary sponsor
• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
• Derrick Jackson (D, HD-068)
• Debra Bazemore (D, HD-069)

• commendation resolution
• Atlanta fashion industry
• Georgia House of Representatives
• community mentorship