Jennifer Simons
| Jennifer Geerlings-Simons | |
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| 6th Chairperson of the National Assembly of Suriname | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Somohardjo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 5, 1953 Paramaribo |
| Nationality | Surinamese |
| Political party | National Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Glenn Geerlings (1981-) |
| Children | Edward Geerlings Jonathan Geerlings Naomi Geerlings |
| Residence | Paramaribo |
| Alma mater | Anton de Kom University of Suriname (Drs.) |
| Website | The National Assembly |
Jennifer "Jenny" Simons, married Geerlings (born 5 September 1953 in Paramaribo) is a Surinamese politician. On June 30, 2010 she was elected as Chairperson of the National Assembly of Suriname with 26 out of 50 votes. Simons is the second female chairman of the Surinamese Parliament.
Simons was first elected member of the National assembly in 1996, representing the district of Paramaribo. She served as one of the vice-chairpersons of the National Democratic Party, which was founded by former revolutionist of Suriname Desi Bouterse. She was leader of the parliamentary fraction from 2000 until 2006.
In April, 2012, Simons was accused by the opposition in the parliament of dictatorial behaviour because of her decision to forbid members of the parliament to refer to the amnesty law of April 2012 during a debate of the anti-stalking law.[1]
Personal background
Family
On June 29, 1981, Simons married Glenn Geerlings. They have 3 children: Edward, Jonathan en Naomi. Simons is a dermatologist.