LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Michael W. Elice 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.
Michael W. Elice upon the occasion of receiving the 2009 Autism Inspira-
tion Award from New York Families for Autistic Children; and
WHEREAS, A board certified pediatrician, Dr. Michael W. Elice has been
in practice for 30 years; originally in practice in Great Neck, New
York, he joined Dr. Marvin Boris at Autism Associates of New York, their
specialized practice, where he has sought to find alternative approaches
to helping treat children diagnosed with autism; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Michael W. Elice follows the Defeat Autism Now! Protocol
which included dietary manipulation, vitamin and mineral supplementa-
tion, allergy testing and treatment, chelation of toxic metals such as
mercury, aluminum, arsenic, antimony, nickel, cadmium and intestinal
dysbiosis treatment; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Syracuse University and the Chicago Medical
School, Dr. Michael W. Elice completed his pediatric residency at the
North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Michael W. Elice has academic teaching positions and is
on the staff of North Shore University Hospital and Schneider Children's
Hospital and is an associate professor of pediatrics at the New York
University Medical School and the Albert Einstein School of Medicine;
and
WHEREAS, A member of the medical advisory board of the New York Fami-
lies for Autistic Children and a member of the National Autism Associ-
ation New York Metro Chapter, Dr. Michael W. Elice has lectured at
Defeat Autism Now! Conferences around the country; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Michael W. Elice 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. Michael W. Elice 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. Michael W. Elice 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. Michael W. Elice.