Opinion
December 12, 2002
On the occasion of his retirement from the bench of the 8th Judicial Circuit, the Supreme Court of Arkansas takes the opportunity to thank Judge Phillip Bruce Purifoy for his years of dedication to the legal community and the citizens of this state. The soundness of his judgments and the integrity of his conduct have distinguished his career.
"The main thing of all," wrote Robert Louis Stevenson, "must still be justice," and Judge Purifoy has continually sought that high goal, from his tenure as Miller County municipal judge and juvenile judge through his nineteen-year service as circuit-chancery judge for the 8th Judicial Circuit. In addition, Judge Purifoy was instrumental in the revision of the current Arkansas Juvenile Code and took the lead in the reorganization of the 8th Judicial Circuit Probation Office.
The Supreme Court acknowledges with gratitude the accomplishments of Judge Purifoy and wishes him well in all future efforts.