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To recognize October 7, 2017, through October 14, 2017, as Columbus Fashion Week
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WHEREAS, Columbus Fashion Week is the premier event showcasing the fashion industry, local designers, and local models in the City of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, the week-long event, sponsored by the non-profit organization Fashion Week Columbus, takes place annually and consists of fashion shows, entertainment, programming, and educational opportunities including the awarding of a scholarship to a fashion design student; and
WHEREAS, this year, Columbus Fashion Week will showcase 12 local emerging fashion designers, international designer and headliner Alex Vinash, more than 130 local models, and a host of local vendors, boutiques, and volunteers; and
WHEREAS, through building excitement and drawing tourists to the area, Columbus Fashion Week boosts the local economy while also hosting and supporting events and programs that benefit local charities like Ronald McDonald House of Central Ohio, Power of Women, and Heart Of It All Fashion; and
WHEREAS, with the support of Fashion Week Columbus Executive Director Thomas McClure, its Board of Directors, and its sponsors, Columbus Fashion Week is committed to demonstrating and improving the City of Columbus’ presence in the fashion industry by showcasing that it is worthy of recognition in the competitive fashion industry; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby recognize October 7, 2017, through October 14, 2017, as Columbus Fashion Week and encourage residents to participate in available activities throughout the week and to learn more about the fashion industry in Columbus.