In 2016, Spartanburg County Council proclaimed April 22 to be “David L. Forrester Day” and approved the renaming of SADAC to The Forrester Center for Behavioral Health.  In its proclamation, the Spartanburg County Council stated, in part, that Mr. Forrester “…was a dedicated advocate and his commitment helped to move countless residents of Spartanburg County from addiction to recovery…” and that Mr. Forrester “…was a long-term planner who helped to identify, develop and make available appropriate programs to residents, including specialized prevention, education, intervention, mental health and substance abuse treatment, and programs in criminal justice…"