ATLANTA (January 16, 2025) — This week, Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes (D–Duluth) was sworn in for her second term representing Georgia’s 7th Senate District, joined by her husband and son, baby Ahsan. Senator Islam Parkes also received appointments to the Senate Committees on Banking and Financial Institutions, Children and Families, Science and Technology and Veterans, Military and Homeland Security.
“As the daughter of working-class immigrants, I will always use my voice to uplift our diverse communities,” said Georgia state senator Nabilah Islam Parkes. “As a new mother, I understand what families are facing in Georgia. I’m prepared to do everything possible to make Georgia a place where families can get ahead and kids can thrive.”
Sen. Islam Parkes was also recently elected co-chair of the Georgia Women’s Legislative Caucus. The caucus is composed of a bipartisan, bicameral body of female legislators dedicated to serving Georgians.
**Editor’s Note: A photo from the event is attached.
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Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes represents the 7th Senate District, which includes a portion of Gwinnett County. She may be reached by phone at 404.463.5263 or by email at NabilahIslamParkes@senate.ga.gov
