LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Marvin Boris upon the occasion of
receiving the 2009 Autism Inspiration Award from New York Families for
Autistic Children

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
who have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State with
their strong contributions to the community and model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr.
Marvin Boris upon the occasion of receiving the 2009 Autism Inspiration
Award from New York Families for Autistic Children; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Marvin Boris has been a practicing pediatrician, aller-
gist and immunologist for 45 years; as his practice became more special-
ized in the treatment of allergy and immunology, he began to see more
and more patients who were diagnosed as having an autistic spectrum
disorder, which led him to the understanding that autism is an immuno-
logical disorder with a genetic predisposition as well as biochemical
bases; and
WHEREAS, Involved in the Defeat Autism Now! Protocol since 2001, Dr.
Marvin Boris evaluates and treats patients on "the autistic spectrum"
using elimination of gluten and casein from the diet, allergy testing
and desensitization, supplements with vitamins, minerals, essential
fatty acids and digestive enzymes, and treats intestinal dysbiosis and
chelation of toxic metals; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Union College and New York University Medical
School, Dr. Marvin Boris completed his pediatric residency and allergy
training at the New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center and has been in
a private pediatric, allergy/immunology practice in Woodbury, New York
since 1963; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Dr. Marvin Boris is a diplomate of the American
Academy of Pediatrics and the American Board of Allergy and Immunology,
a member of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine and a Clin-
ical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the New York University School
of Medicine; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Marvin Boris is an inspiration to many people, and his
dedication and commitment to Autism in Children has proven him to be the
epitome of true leadership; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Dr. Marvin Boris and to wish him
continued success in all of his future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. Marvin Boris upon the occasion of receiving the 2009 Autism
Inspiration Award from 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.