WTAS: Statements of Support for Justice Cody Hiland’s Appointment

July 07, 2023

Public Officials:


Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) – “An outstanding selection by @SarahHuckabee. Cody Hiland is a good friend who is fair, impartial, and will apply the law without favor. A great day for Arkansas.”

Rep. French Hill (R-AR) – “An outstanding selection by @SarahHuckabee. Cody Hiland is a good friend who is fair, impartial, and will apply the law without favor. A great day for Arkansas.”

Fmr. Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee – “Stellar appointment of Cody Hiland for AR Supreme Court. Got his start with me in the Governor’s office many years ago. Has served as a prosecutor, US Atty, Chief Legal Counsel for AR Public Safety and more. Brilliant mind. “Honorable” applies to him. Good choice!”

Lieutenant Governor Leslie Rutledge – “Great choice by Governor @SarahHuckabee! Congratulations to @cody_hiland as the newest Associate Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court! Well deserved!”

Attorney General Tim Griffin –  Congratulations to Associate Justice Cody Hiland! Cody’s experience as a U.S. Attorney and many years of both public service and private practice will serve him well on the Arkansas Supreme Court. He is an outstanding appointment!

Sen. Ben Gilmore (R-Crossett) – “Congratulations to my friend @cody_hiland on his appointment to the Arkansas Supreme Court! His integrity, commitment to the rule of law, & devotion to his family & faith make him an outstanding addition to the court. Impressive appointment by @SarahHuckabee!”

Sen. Missy Irvin (R-Mountain View) – “It was a great honor to attend the announcement of @cody_hiland as our new Associate Supreme Court Justice. Proud to represent him as Senator and the district he served as PA. A great selection by @SarahHuckabeeto reach a majority conservative Arkansas Supreme Court! Congrats!”

Sen. Dave Wallace (R-Leachville) – “Congratulations to my friend @cody_hiland on being appointed as next justice for the Arkansas Supreme Court by Governor @SarahHuckabee. What an incredible appointment.”

Fmr. Sen. Jason Rapert (R-Conway) – “Congratulations to my old friend @cody_hiland on his appointment to the #Arkansas Supreme Court. Justice Cody Hiland served with honor as a prosecuting attorney, U.S. Attorney, @ARGOP Chairman and is a sincere #Christian man.”

Rep. Ryan Rose (R-Van Buren) – “Congrats @cody_hiland, newly appointed AR Supreme Court Justice by Gov @SarahHuckabee! With a background as @ARGOP Chair, a U.S. Attorney, Prosecuting Attorney & aide to @GovMikeHuckabee his dedication to law and justice is evident. A well-deserved appointment!”

Rep. David Ray (R-Maumelle) – Excellent appointment by Gov. @SarahHuckabee. And congratulations to Justice Cody Hiland, who I am certain will do an outstanding job on the Court!

Rep. RJ Hawk (R-Bryant) – Governor @SarahHuckabee could not have picked a better person to fill the vacancy on the Arkansas Supreme Court. Congrats @cody_hiland!! Cody is a man of integrity and will do great things on the Supreme Court!

Rep. Mary Bentley (R-Perryville) – “Congratulations to our Governor’s newest outstanding appointment @cody_hiland for Arkansas Supreme Court justice.Great days are ahead for our state. Thank you @SarahHuckabee for your strong conservative leadership!”

Rep. Wade Andrews (R-Camden) – “Congratulations to @cody_hilandon his appointment to the Arkansas Supreme Court. We now have a conservative majority for a conservative state.”

Rep. Stetson Painter (R-Mountain Home) – “What a breath of fresh air to finally have a conservative majority on the Arkansas Supreme Court! Governor @SarahHuckabee hits another home run with the appointment of @cody_hiland! I have no doubt Cody will serve Arkansas with honor and integrity!”

Martin Rawls, Phillips County Justice of the Peace – “Congratulations to a good friend of mine @cody_hiland on being appointed to the Arkansas Supreme Court! Great choice by Governor @SarahHuckabee! I have no doubt he will serve us well.”

Arkansas Supreme Court Justices:


Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Shawn Womack – “Congratulations to my friend, Cody Hiland on his appointment to the Arkansas Supreme Court! I look forward to serving with you.”

Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Rhonda Wood – “What an incredible day- giving the oath of office to my friend Justice Cody Hiland! Welcome to the Arkansas Supreme Court!”

Organizations:


Opportunity Arkansas – “Cody Hiland’s appointment to the Arkansas Supreme Court is welcome news for all Arkansans who value the rule of law. Cody has a long and distinguished history as a public servant to our state and our country. He has proven himself to be an ardent friend of our Constitution and will bring a firm-but-fair mentality to the bench that is much needed as Arkansas continues to grapple with record-high crime rates.”