LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Michael W. Elice, M.D., upon the occa-
sion of his designation for special recognition by New York Families for
Autistic 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
Michael W. Elice, M.D., upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition 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. Elice 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. Elice is a board certified pediatrician who has been in
practice for 30 years; originally in practice in Great Neck, New York,
he joined with Dr. Boris and created their pioneering practice, Autism
Associates of New York; and
WHEREAS, Through this specialized practice, Dr. Elice works tirelessly
to find alternative approaches to help treat his patients diagnosed with
ASD; most of the pediatric allopathic community has been trained to
approach autism as a behavioral disorder without any thought of medical
intervention; thus far, only ABA, Speech, Physical and Occupational
Therapies have been the core of treatments; Dr. Elice and Dr. Boris seek
to take treatment beyond these mainstays; and
WHEREAS, Biomedical treatment of autism and ASD is based on the idea
that autism is actually a complex neurodevelopmental disorder with
genetic, epigenetic, metabolic and autoimmune origins; by taking thor-
ough medical and family histories, complete physical examination and
neurological examination, evaluating blood and urine laboratory tests,
the etiology of the individual's disorder can be determined in most
cases; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Elice follows the Defeat Autism Now! protocol which
includes dietary manipulation, vitamin and mineral supplementation, and
allergy testing and treatment, as well as 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. Elice completed his pediatric residency at the North Shore
University Hospital in Manhasset, New York; and
WHEREAS, Well-known and highly respected, Dr. Elice has numerous
academic teaching positions and is on the staff of North Shore Universi-
ty Hospital and Schneider Children's Hospital; he is also an associate
professor of pediatrics at the New York University Medical School and
the Albert Einstein School of Medicine; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Dr. Elice is on the medical advisory board of
the New York Families for Autistic Children (NYFAC) and is a member of
the National Autism Association New York Metro Chapter; he has lectured
at Defeat Autism Now! conferences around the country; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his service, a period of
constructive involvement, Dr. Elice 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. Elice 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 Michael W. Elice, M.D., 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 Michael W. Elice, M.D.