Georgia CommonsSR 1074: Apple Jr., MD, David; condolences
Last action March 31, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life of Dr. David Apple Jr., an Atlanta physician who co-founded and led the Shepherd Center, a spinal cord and brain injury rehabilitation hospital.
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In plain language
This resolution is a memorial passed by the Georgia Senate to recognize David Apple Jr., MD, an Atlanta doctor who died at age 89. It recounts his family life and his decades of work in rehabilitative medicine, including co-founding the Shepherd Center in 1975 and serving as its medical director for 31 years. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states the Senate's appreciation for Dr. Apple's contributions to medicine and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to his family.
What the bill does
- Formally honors the life and memory of David Apple Jr., MD, on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
- Recounts his role co-founding the Shepherd Center in 1975 and serving as its medical director for 31 years.
- Notes his creation of the Shepherd Center's Recreation Therapy Program for patients recovering from injury or illness.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his family.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the family of David Apple Jr., MD, who will receive a copy, and reflects the Georgia Senate's recognition of his work at the Shepherd Center, a rehabilitation hospital serving people with spinal cord and brain injuries.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a symbolic gesture. Its practical impact is limited to formally recording the Senate's tribute and providing his family with an official copy honoring his career in rehabilitative medicine.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Dr. Apple's family, his co-founding of the Shepherd Center in 1975, and his 31 years as its medical director.
- The resolved clause states the Senate's appreciation for his contributions to medicine and humanity.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to his family.
From the bill
“he changed the world of rehabilitative medicine and everyone he met with heart, humor, and an unshakable belief in what is possible.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- Shepherd Center
- rehabilitative medicine
- Georgia Senate