LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Dr. Marvin Boris upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition by New York Families for Autis-
tic Children on February 26, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves
through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives
of service to their community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Dr. Marvin Boris upon the occasion of his designation for special recog-
nition by New York Families for Autistic Children at its Dinner/Dance to
be held on Thursday, February 26, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Dr. Boris has been called upon
to contribute his time and talents to countless endeavors on behalf of
autistic children and has always given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Boris has been a practicing pediatrician, allergist and
immunologist for 45 years; as his practice became more specialized in
the treatment of allergy and immunology, he began to see more and more
patients who were diagnosed as having an autistic spectrum disorder;
this led him to the understanding that autism is an immunological disor-
der with a genetic predisposition as well as biochemical bases; and
WHEREAS, Although early intervention programs with ABA, speech, phys-
ical and occupational therapies are readily available once the diagnosis
is made, Dr. Boris has learned that without treatment of the allergic
and immunological etiologies, the autistic symptomatology persists; he,
along with Dr. Elice, apply this pioneering approach when treating their
patients at their practice, Autism Associates of New York; and
WHEREAS, Since 2001, Dr. Boris has been involved in the Defeat Autism
Now! Protocol; he evaluates and treats patients on "the autistic spec-
trum" using elimination of gluten and casein from the diet, allergy
testing and desensitization, supplements with vitamins, minerals, essen-
tial fatty acids and digestive enzymes, and treats intestinal dysbiosis
and chelation of toxic metals; the individual protocols are designed for
each patient depending on results of extensive history, physical exam-
ination and laboratory investigation; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Boris graduated from Union College in 1954, and from New
York University Medical School in 1958; he did his pediatric residency
and allergy training at the New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center;
since 1963, he has been in a private pediatric, allergy/immunology prac-
tice in Woodbury, New York; and
WHEREAS, Well-known and highly respected, Dr. Boris is a diplomate of
the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Board of Allergy and
Immunology; he is a member of the American Academy of Environmental
Medicine; he is also a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the
New York University School of Medicine; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his service, a period of
constructive involvement, Dr. Boris has stood constant in dignity, good
grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Dr. Boris has displayed throughout
his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Dr. Marvin Boris upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by New York Families for Autistic Children; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Marvin Boris.