A house RESOLUTION

to recognize and honor Dr. Robert R. "Bob" Oliverio, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for Ambulatory Care and Population Health at Roper St. Francis Healthcare, and to congratulate him upon receiving the 2023 Roper St. Francis Foundation Physician Champion Award.

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that Dr. Bob Oliverio has been honored with the Roper St. Francis Foundation Physician Champion Award for 2023 sponsored by Trident Construction; and

Whereas, Dr. Oliverio earned a bachelor's degree from Drew University in 1986 and a medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1990.  Over thirty years later, in 2022, he completed a master's degree in the science of healthcare delivery, a tool which has enabled him to blend his medical expertise so seamlessly with a genuine passion for philanthropy and to contribute greatly to Roper St. Francis Healthcare and the Greater Charleston community; and

Whereas, through his work at the Greer Transitions Clinic and on the front line of Roper St. Francis' response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Oliverio has had a tremendous impact on the community. At the heart of all he does, he leads with compassion and advocates for providing the highest quality of care; and

Whereas, a member of the Physician Advisory Council since 2018, Dr. Oliverio understands the singular importance of his partnership to raise millions of dollars to support the most vulnerable in his community, a partnership that has had a tremendous impact on the Roper St. Francis Foundation; and

Whereas, Dr. Oliverio's dedication to advancing the foundation's mission has been instrumental in securing transformational philanthropic gifts, fostering meaningful relationships with donors, and guiding them through the complexities of the healthcare system; and

Whereas, his most notable advocacy of the foundation in 2023 includes helping to secure a one million dollar gift to support the expansion of the Greer Transitions Clinic into Berkeley County, hosting multiple tours with prospective donors at the Greer Transitions Clinic, partnering with Foundation staff to help donors and their families navigate the healthcare system during difficult times, and assisting in press and stewardship of the Parker's Community Fund Gift through print and video interviews; and

Whereas, together with his beloved wife, Jen, he has reared two fine children, Sammie and Caroline; and

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is deeply appreciative of the vigorous dedication that Bob Oliverio has provided the Roper St. Francis Foundation, and the members join in expressing their congratulations for the meaningful honor bestowed on him in the Physician Champion Award. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and honor Dr. Robert R. "Bob" Oliverio, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for Ambulatory Care and Population Health at Roper St. Francis Healthcare, and congratulate him upon receiving the 2023 Roper St. Francis Foundation Physician Champion Award.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Dr. Robert R. "Bob" Oliverio.

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