Leonard A. Simms (1943-2026)
Grand Falls
Born: Howley
Speaker:
- Election: 12 July 1979 (Unanimous); Approbation: July 12, 1979
- Term: 1979-1982
Artist: Helen Parsons Shepherd
Election and Approbation of the Speaker (12 July 1979, Journal)
“And the said Judges having left the Assembly Chamber, the Honourable the Premier then addressed himself to the Clerk, who standing up, pointed to him and then sat down; moved 'that Leonard Simms, Esquire, Member for the District of Grand Falls, do take the Chair of the House as Speaker', which motion was seconded by the Honourable the Leader of the Opposition, Donald Jamieson, Esquire, Member Elected for the District of Bellevue.
No other person being proposed as Speaker, Mr. Simms was unanimously called by the House to the Chair, and was conducted to the Chair by the Members who proposed and seconded him.”
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38th General Assembly, 1st Session (12 July 1979).
Approbation of the Speaker (12 July 1979, Hansard)
38st General Assembly, 1st Session (12 July 1979).| District | Party | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Falls | Progressive Conservative | 1979 | 1982 |
| Grand Falls | Progressive Conservative | 1982 | 1985 |
| Grand Falls | Progressive Conservative | 1985 | 1989 |
| Grand Falls | Progressive Conservative | 1989 | 1993 |
| Grand Falls | Progressive Conservative | 1993 | 1995 |
Career Highlights
- President of Executive Council, Treasury Board, and Government House Leader
- Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party 1991-1995
- Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation