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SR 1074: Apple Jr., MD, David; condolences

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Senate Resolution 1074

By: Senator Halpern of the 39th

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of David Apple Jr., MD; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, David Apple Jr., MD, was an 89-year-old Atlanta resident who was married to Jane Apple for 63 years; had four children, Stephanie, Karen, David, and Megan; and was grandfather to 12 grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, he helped co-found the Shepherd Center in 1975 with Alana, Harold, and James Shepherd; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Apple served as the Shepherd Center's medical director for 31 years, helping people with spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, and other neurological injuries and conditions return home to their families, to their careers, and to the things they love; and

WHEREAS, he founded the Shepherd Center's Recreation Therapy Program, helping thousands of patients find passion and purpose after injury or illness; and

WHEREAS, he was a renowned expert in his field, leading research, helping found professional organizations and journals, and mentoring generations of clinicians and scientists; and

WHEREAS, he changed the world of rehabilitative medicine and everyone he met with heart, humor, and an unshakable belief in what is possible.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of David Apple Jr., MD, and express their most sincere appreciation for his contributions to medicine and humanity. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the family of David Apple Jr., MD.