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Press & Guide – January 7, 2007
Dearborn heights' first Arab-American judge
Sean Delaney
Surrounded by family, friends and colleagues, attorney David Turfe was sworn in Thursday at Crestwood High School as the next 20th District Court judge - a position previously held for more than 34 years by retiring Judge Leo Foran.
"I will never be able to fill Judge Foran's shoes - mainly because he wears size 13 and I'm size 12," joked Turfe during his inauguration.
"But I promise to work hard and to uphold the position of 20th District Court judge with honor and integrity and be the best judge I can be."
Turfe was elected to the judicial seat in November, defeating rival Don Rivard by 386 votes, and holds the distinction of being the first Arab American elected to serve on the bench in the city's history. . .
Wayne County Circuit Court Judge David Allen served as master of ceremonies during Thursday's investiture and said while Turfe has faced many challenges throughout his life, he has continued to rely on his family, friends and community for support.
"The road has been long and hard ... but he is a man determined to rise," Allen said. "This is indeed a proud day."
It was a day Turfe said he was proud to share with his family - including his father, Mohammed, his mother, Yusra, his wife, Fay, and their four sons…
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