September 12, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Lynette Maselli
304.357.7809
Lynette.Maselli@wvsenate.gov

BEACH ANNOUNCES NAMING OF STAR CITY INTERCHANGE
CHARLESTON, W.V. Senator Bob Beach (D-Monongalia) announced today the Star City
interchange is now officially named the Michael A. Oliverio, Sr. Interchange.
I am happy that we were able to make this happen, says Beach. Mr. Oliverio was a kind
gentleman who dedicated his life to the betterment of the global community, receiving over forty
exceptional honors and achievements. Knowing Mr. Oliverio added quality to my life.
Michael Oliverio, Sr. was a distinguished counselor, statesman, educator and civic leader in
Monongalia County. Oliverio, a native of Carolina, WV and a graduate of Fairmont State
College and West Virginia University, dedicated his life to helping fellow West Virginians.
Monongalia County is a better place thanks to the work of Michael Oliverio, Sr., says Delegate
Anthony Barill (D-Monongalia). He is responsible for many great projects, including the
Ronald McDonald House, and will be most remembered for his work in the fields of
rehabilitation and counseling. He was a great man.
Oliverio served the people as County Clerk for Monongalia County. He was also instrumental in
building relationships between West Virginia and the Calabria region of Italy, including starting
an exchange student program and a sister cities partnership between Clarksburg, WV and San
Giovanni in Fiori, Italy. Oliverio is survived by four children, including former State Senator
Michael Oliverio, Jr.
On behalf of my family, I would like to say a special thank you to Senate President Jeff Kessler,
House Speaker Tim Miley, Senator Bob Beach and Delegate Tony Barill for spearheading the
passage of the resolution that led to the renaming of the interchange in honor of my father, says
Oliverio. We are honored to see our father recognized in this public way and proud of all his
accomplishments. This is such a wonderful tribute to a great man.
The Star City Interchange is at Exit 155 on Interstate 79 in Morgantown, WV. Senator Beach
says he is instructing the West Virginia Department of Highways to remove the draping currently
on the interstate signs, revealing the official name change.

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