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.