[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 193 (Thursday, November 12, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1018-E1019]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING EDGAR SCULARK

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 12, 2020

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Edgar Sculark.
  Edgar is the third child to the late L.A. and Evie Sculark and was 
born and raised in Parchman, Mississippi. L.A. Sculark was one of the 
first African Americans to be employed at the Mississippi Department of 
Corrections. Edgar was the first African-American child born to an 
African-American couple while living on the penitentiary property. 
Edgar was educated in the Drew Separate School District in Drew, MS, 
where he was very active in sports and band. After graduation, Edgar 
attended Mississippi Delta Community College in Moorhead, Mississippi, 
where his major was Criminal Justice.
  Shortly after the start of his college education, Edgar left the 
classroom to support a new family. Edgar married his high school 
sweetheart, Mashelia Kidd, and they now reside in Batesville, MS, with 
their three children. His greatest regret was not completing his 
college degree. However, that milestone helped to transition his 
mindset into being a big advocate for Education and Living a Purpose 
Driven Life. Edgar gave service to this country, as well as this state; 
he spent 10 years in the Mississippi Army National Guard and worked 10 
years with the Mississippi Department of Corrections. Edgar also had 
the opportunity to cultivate his craft by being a master trainer with 
XPO Logistics. During his tenure with XPO Logistics, he started new 
companies and coordinated safety trainings. Although he had a 
flourishing corporate career, Edgar felt that he was neglecting his 
purpose. It was then that he knew something was missing and broken.
  Amidst the broken, Edgar always had a desire to build. With those 
desires came visions of operation with his Non-Profit Organization 
(GEM) Greater Expectation Ministries and LLC Voice2Vision (2019). 
Outlined within his organizations, he ventured into different platforms 
that delegate the spirit of empowerment though: Mature Minded Males 
(MMM), Favor Filled Females (FFF), Character Chipped Children (CCC), 
Book & Blazers, Scholars and Skirts and The Nehemiah Grind. Edgar's 
ultimate goal of servitude, through both organizations and each 
platform, is to continue the cycle of youth and people empowerment by 
way of Motivational Speaking, Mentoring, Reform Misguided Conduct, and 
Life and Character Coaching. Edgar's areas of specialty are: Anti-
Bullying, Personal Motivation and Self-Ownership.
  At this point, Edgar began transitioning into another level of 
building. He reached into the

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surrounding communities to build partnerships. As an advocate for 
children and people, Edgar wanted to do all he could to assist with 
increasing community involvement. To that experience he added training 
that equipped him to adequately assist in every arena of trauma. Edgar 
is a Trained Advocate of the ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) 
Platform.
  Prepped and ready to train and assist, Quitman County became his 
stomping grounds. Edgar has partnered with The Reclaim Project (The 
Village), where he also actively serves on the board. Being so familiar 
with the children of Quitman County, it was in his heart to build a 
partnership with the Quitman County School District, where he actively 
participates and trains to better serve the needs of the community. He 
didn't stop there, he built another bridge that crossed into the 
Quitman County Fine Arts Program where he actively serves on the Board 
as well.
  Edgar often states, ``If you get it in your head, God will bring it 
out through your hands.'' So it's no secret why he serves. His purpose, 
his passion and God's plan are the driving forces behind his Healthy 
Heart to Hand dedication to children, people and community involvement. 
To that end, Edgar answered his Pastoral Calling 26 years ago, at the 
age of 21. Still walking in God's Purpose Placed Plan, he has been 
serving the Quitman County Community for 25 years as a Pastor. From 
that day to this, Edgar is the Pastor of the Great View Bible Church in 
Lambert, Mississippi where he operates in his greatest passion of 
Leadership and Servitude. It is with a grateful heart that he extends 
the same grace that he has experienced throughout the trials, 
transitions and triumphs of sacrifice. Trusting God, Trusting in the 
process and leaning in the way God leads has been the staple of Edgar's 
life just as it is stated in Proverbs 3:5-6--Trust in the LORD with all 
thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. [6] In all thy 
ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Edgar 
Sculark for his dedication to serving his community and this great 
state.

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