[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 14, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S385]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                         FASHION WEEK CLEVELAND

 Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, I would like to take the opportunity 
to recognize the importance of an upcoming event in my State--Fashion 
Week Cleveland--and its unique contributions to Ohio.
  Fashion Week Cleveland is an annual convention and conference that 
will be held May 1-9, 2009, at cultural institutions throughout 
northeast Ohio, including Cleveland, Akron, Canton, Elyria, and Lorain.
  The event, known as an educational fashion week, incorporates 
traditional runway shows, as well as exhibits, lectures, films, and 
seminars, to inform consumers and industry leaders about the history, 
cultural importance, and economic contributions of the fashion 
industry. Its educational events will be held at area galleries, 
libraries, museums, theaters, and universities, bringing positive 
attention to many northeast Ohio locations.
  This year, Fashion Week Cleveland will highlight ``green-
sustainability'' in a special show that coincides with the United 
Nations' Year of the Natural Fibre. This event will feature garments 
made of natural fibers produced in Ohio.
  The Cleveland Fashion Show, the central event of Fashion Week 
Cleveland, is recognized across the country as a distinctive showcase 
for American designers. Fashion Week Cleveland is also nationally 
recognized as the third largest fashion industry event in the United 
States, after events held in New York and Los Angeles.
  I am proud that Fashion Week Cleveland will contribute significantly 
to the economic growth of Ohio. Restaurants, hotels, stores, and other 
retail establishments will benefit tremendously from the patronage of 
Fashion Week Cleveland attendees. This event will serve a positive 
catalyst for achievement in fashion design, manufacture, education, and 
retail growth, as well as an important occasion to showcase northeast 
Ohio as a center of vibrant innovation and creativity.

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