STATE OF OKLAHOMA CERTIFICATE OF PARDON ‘TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME, GREETINGS: WHEREAS, James Mark Seabolt, was convicted of the following ctime(¢) in the State of Oklahoma: CF 2001-978, Muskogee County, Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance (Methamphetamine) (Ct 1) and Protective Order Violation (Misd,) (Cr 2), 10 years (Ct 1) and 1 year (Ct 2) (Balance ofall terms suspended upon successful completion of DOWC program) ‘Completion Date: January 20, 2010 DOC/PPB # 431378 CF 2002.55, Muskogee County, Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance (Methamphetamine) With Intent (Ct), Possession of Precursor Substance (Ct 2), Maintaining Place to Sell Drugs (C3), Possession of Marijuana (ute) (Ct4) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Ct5), 10 years (Cts 1 2}, 5 years (Ct 3), 1 year (Cts 4 & 8) (Balance of ll terms suspended upon successful completion of DOWC program) Completion Date: January 20, 2010 CF 2002-202, Muskogee County, Assault and Battery With Dangerous Weapon (Ct 1) and Domestic Abuse ~ Assault and Battery (Misd}) (Ct 2), 10 years (Cr 1) and 1 year (Ct 2) Balance of ll terms suspended upon. ‘successful completion of DOWC program) Completion Date: January 29, 2010 WHEREAS, it appears that James Mark Seabolt has satisfaetosily complied with all rules and conditions imposed on him and the evidence presented to the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board indicates that he has conducted himself in an exemplary manner. Now, therefore, I, Mary Fallin, Governor of the State of Oklahoms, pursuant to the authority vested in me by Sections 10 of Article VI Of the Oklahoma Constitution, do hereby grant James Mark Seabolt a full pardon to restore unto him all of the sights of citizenship. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunt +t my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma to be affixed at Oklahoma Cig, on. fe DB AES. BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA 99092T aaa dSTATE OF OKLAHOMA PARDON AND PAROLE BOARD MARCH 2015 PARDON DOCKET TO: THE GOVERNOR RE: SEABOLT, James M. STATE OF OKLAHOMA NUMBER: 431378 DEAR MA’AM: UPON FULL CONSIDERATION OF THE RECORD OF THE ABOVE NAMED SUBJECT, THE PARDON AND PAROLE BOARD, BY MAJORITY VOTE, RECOMMENDS THAT (S)HE BE GRANTED A: PARDON: __ OTHER: _ COMMUTATION OF SENTENCE FROM: 7 __ ‘COMMUTATION OF SENTENCE. ‘TOSTREET ‘TO DETAINER OR VOID — PAROLE: TOSTREET ~—_ TODETAINER OR VoD ~ IMMEDIATELY ‘TO DETAINER OR STRED POST DATE OF: ‘TO CONSECUTIVE SENTENCI MANDATORY DATE 01 UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS ‘VO-TECH cat HALFWAY HOUSE ‘CLEAR CONDUCT: MRT OR TFAC ‘GED ABE [REGIMENTED TREATMENT PROGRAM "THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY ‘OTHER: _— ‘OTHER: ABOVE RECOMMENDATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL CONDITIONS DURING PAROLE: INTERLOCK DEVICE RANDOM UA’S, = resrirurion sar LITERACY PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING ‘GED MRT OR TFAC ‘ABE HALFWAY HOUSE ‘HIGH LEVEL SUPERVISION: ‘OTHER: ‘OTHER: ALL CONDITIONS OF PAROLE ARE EFFECTIVE UPON RELEASE ON PAROLE AND ARE TO CONTINUE UNTIL COMPLETION. INDIVIDUAL VOTES WERE CAST AS FOLLOWS: (YES) NO STIPULATIONS/CONDITIONS BRETT MACY Agen ‘TOM GILLERT xX. VANESSA PRICE, _ _ PATRICIA HIGH x . COMMENTS: __ _ PASS TO: _ STAGE OR PA orm (MONTH (@ocKET CONDITIONS IMPOSED BY THE GOVERNOR LOCATION Kecce, ‘RECORDED Bt oa MIHANDOOST. DATE: __09/9072015aay Faun oserParen Dacron ‘corsmon srarsoy On.AKeMA 1 PARON ND PAROLE OXLANOMA pmrALeRMNEY OP CORRECTIONS DIVISION O1 COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS FEB 17 2015 PRE-PARDON INVESTIGATION ‘RECEIVED’ pockEt:_March 2015" Dates Name: JunesMakSeabolt DOB: HNN Sex:_Male ‘AKA: James M Sexbo 7 1s d Mi or 7 ‘The following information was obtained through records checks conducted through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Oklahoma Stato Buresn of Investigation, Oklahoma Dopertment of Public Safety, Oklahoma Stato Courts Network, Oklahoma District Court Records, and focal law enforcement records, OFFENSE © CONVICTING COUNTY/TERM CONVICTION ¥INAL DOC DATE = COMPLETION OR CASE DATE NUMBER Possession of CF-2001-978 Muskogee County 6-6-02 10-26-04 District Court Roleased with (Methamphetamine) DOC 431378 10 years with 1912 days ‘balance suspended remaining on successful completion of DOWC or similar 1-20-10 Ct. 2: Protective 1 your 66-02 65-03 Order Violation (Misdemeanor) Ct. 1: Possession of CF-2002-55 Muskogee County 6-6-02 10-26-04 CDS with Intent District Court Released with (Methamphetamine) 10 years with 1912 days balance suspended remaining on successful completion of DOWC or similar 1-20-10 S001 N22" Street + Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401 # Phone (918) 680-6600 # FAX: (918) 690-6628PRE-PARDON INVESTIGATION Seabolt, Jaraes Marke Page? OFFENSE © CONVICTING COUNTY/TERM Ct. 2: Possession of Ct. 3: Maintain Place to Sell Drags Ct, 4: Possession of S (Misdemeanor) A, 5: Possession of ‘Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor) Ct 1: Assault and/or Battery with Dangerous Weapon Abuse-Assault and Battery (Misdemeanor) DOC#431378 ORCASE NUMBER ©F-2002-202 10 years with ‘balance suspended on successfal completion of DOWC or similar 5 years with ‘balance suspended ‘on successful completion of DOWC or simitar year 1 year ‘Muskogee County District Court 10 yous with balance suspended ‘on succcssfil completion of DOWC or similar J year 2, Other Oklahoma Court Proceedings: Record checks conducted through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, Oklahoma State Courts Network, On Demand Court Records and local law enforcement records revealed thet Sesbolt was charged in Cherokee ‘County District Court in CF-1991-246; Aggravated Assault, Kidnap, and Burglary (misdemeanox), On February 11, 1991, Seabolt was sentenced to two yours, deferred, The sentence expired on February 11, 1993, No records for the offense were available vie the Cherokee County Court CONVICTION DATE 6-6-02 6-6-02 66602 6-6-02 6-6-02 KINAL COMPLETION: DATE 10-26-04 Released with 1912 days romaining 1-20-10 10-26-04 ‘Released with 87 days remaining 1-21-05 65-03 6-54-03, 10-26-04 Released with 1912 days remaining 120-10 65-08PRE-PARDON INVESTIGATION ‘Seabot, James Mark ages Cletk’s Office due to the age of the offense, Muskogee County CT 2014-456; Auto Negligence and Cherokee County CJ 2014-228; Auto ‘Negligence were filed against Seabolt on December 11, 2014, ‘The plaintiff in both cases is Kevin Devet. When asked about thoso cases, Seabolt stated Dever was a former participant in the resideatil treatment program where Seaboltis the director. He said he was unaware these cases had ‘been filed vatit he applied for this pardon. ‘He said that Dever is alleging that while a program participant, he was in a truck with a trailer hauling x load of wood that had been overloaded causing the vehicle to run off the road. Seabolt stated he was named in tho incident because he isthe director of the program; he denied that he was in the truck at the time af the incident. This case is atl ‘pending in both counties. Ho stated tho truck traveled in both counties with what Dever ellegos was ‘an oversized load. No other information was provided regarding those cases. 3. Official Versions ‘CF-2001-978: ‘The following information was obtained from a Supplemental Repost submitted on October 7, 2001 by Officer Billy Pamtis of the Fort Gibson Police Depertmsnt and the felony Information Shoot On October 7, 2001 while parked in the Fort Gibson Police Department parking lot, Officor Parris ‘was approached by Brian Spencer. Spencor reported that Jamos Matk Seabolt was following him and his aunt, SEMEN in a white van, He said his aunt had a protective order against Seabolt and that Scabolt had been calling her, Officer Paris obsecved the white van near the Fort Gibson Police Department parking lot and approached it. The driver was identified as James Mark Seabolt. Officer Paris asked Seabolt if he was following Spencer. Seabot stated he was following them beomse he needed to talk to Spencer. Officer Parris asked Sesbolt if ho had been calling tho plaintiff in a protective order and Sesbolt admitted he had called her. Officer Parris placed Seabolt “under arrest for violation of protestive onder. ‘Muskogee County Sheriff Deputy Donnie Yarbrough wes contacted to assist in transporting Seabolt to the Muskogee County Jail. During the booking process, Deputy Yarbrough completed an inventory of Sesbol’s personal items end discovered a small plastic bag containing a powdery substance. Seabolt admitted the substance was “crank.” ‘The OSBI criminalistics examination report confirmed analysis of the substance to be mefhamphetamine, On October 10, 2001, the Muskogee County District Attorney filed CF-01-978; Count 1: Possession of Controlled Substance, Count 2: Protective Order Violation, against Seabolt, On June 6, 2002, Seabolt appeared in Muskogee County District Coutt and entered a plea of guilty to the aforementioned chergos. In Count 1, ho was sontenced to ton yoars imprisonment with the balance of the sentence suspended under rules and conditions of probation after successful completion of the Drug Offender Work Camp or similar program, He received e one year sentence for Count 2,PRE-PARDON INVESTIGATION ‘Seabolt, Semes Maric Pages 2002-85: ‘The following information was obtained from the Offense Report submitted by Fort Gibson Police (Chief Richard Slader on Jemuary 17, 2002 and the felony Information Sheet, ‘On January 17, 2002 at approximately 1:00 p.m., Chief Slader received information from a reliable confidential informant that methamphetamine had been sold at the residence located at SR MMM Ce Slaler was also informed that Mark Seabolt ond SI bad purchased murlatio actd at the local hardware store that day. At approximately 3:38 p.m., Chic Sladet, Deputy Chief Lannie Bawards, and three on duty offcars went to the aforementioned residence which belonged to Mack and WIMINNNMNNNL Chief Slader asked for and wes granted consent to search the residence by Matic Seabolt. ‘The officers discovered a methamphetamine lab in the process of cooking the substance, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia in the residence. ‘The Seabolts were interviewed then transported to the Muskogee County Jail for booking, ‘The evidence was catalogued, photographed and processed. On Jatmaary 22, 2002, the Muskogee County District Attomey filed CF-2002-55; Count 1: Attempted Manufacture of CDS, Count 2: Posess/Furnish Precursor Substance, Count 3: Maintain Place for Keeping/Selling Controlled Substance, Count 4: Possession of Controlled Substance, Count 5: ‘Unlawal Possession of Drug Paraphernalia against Seabolt, On June 6, 2002, Seabolt appeared in Muskogee County District Court and entered a plea’of guilty to the aforementioned charges. In Counts 1 and 2 ie wes sentenced to ten years. He was sentenced to five years in Count 3, and one year for Counts 4 and 5. The sentence was ardeted concurent to the ofher Muskogee County cases and Soabolt was ordered to complete the Drug Offender Work Camp ot similar program with the balance of the term suspended upon successftl completion with. supervised probation, (C¥F-2002-202: ‘The following information was obtained from the Offense. Report and Supplemental Report submitted by Deputy Tim Galloway of the Muskogee County Sheriff's Office on March 14, 2002 ‘and the felony Information Sheet. On March 14, 2002 at approximately 4:50 p.m., Deputy Galloway was dispatched to King’s Comer ‘on 695 Roed to meet with the viotim of an assault, SNE Deputy Galloway observed a bruise under her left eye, scratches and finger-sized bruises on both arms. She stated her husband, Mark Sesbolt, hit her with his hands and fists thon dragged hor into a ven, poked ce with e screw diver and threatened fo kill her, MINNIE sisted her lnsband secured her in the van by ‘unsetewing the door Jock and pulling up the metal piece fram tho lock then cutting it off. He then rolled up the passenger side window. She said she esked him what he was doing and he xeplied, “You'll find out you're fitoked,” Sho said she then jumped to the driver’s side end sped away with ‘Mark Seabolt henging onto tho door of the van until ho fell away. She said sho drove to King’s ‘Corner and called 911, ‘On March 14, 2002 at approximately 5:01 p.m. Muskogee County Deputy Michael Morrison went to 69 Highway and South 53 Streot West and spoke with Mark Seabolt. He told Deputy Morrison‘PRIE-PARDON INVESTIGATION ‘Senbolt, James Mark Pages hho and his wife had gotten into a fight because she throw his pack of cigarettes out the van window. Seabolt said when ho stopped to got them she drove off with him hanging on the door, He said he ‘was thrown into a ditch, He told Deputy Mortis he did not want to file charges against his wifi, (On March 18, 2002, the Muskogee County District Attomoy filed CF-2002-202; Count 1: Assault and/or Battery with a Dangerous Weapon and Count 2: Domestic Abuse-Assault and Battery ageinst Seabolt. ‘On June 6, 2002, Seabolt appeared in Muskogee County District Court and entered a plea of guilty fo the aforementioned charges, He was sentenced to ten yeats in the Depetiment of Corrections to attend the Drug Offencier Work Camp ot similar program with the balance of his sentence suspended ‘upon successfil completion with supervised probation, He received one yeet for Count 2, 4, Applicant’s Version: CB-2001-978: On January 15, 2015 Seabolt submilted the following written statement regarding this offense, All syntax and grammar are that of Seabolt, “Muskogee OK-CF-2001-00978 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE PROTECTIVE ORDER VIOLATION (MISD) After moving back to Oklahoma in June of 2001, I started a construction business, It was doing very ‘well. I hired a couple of guys and found out they were using drugs, I thought it was cocaine (I had never heerd of Meth) and I fied them, Jobs were piling up on me a0 Thired them back, In lee than a ‘month I tried Methamphetamine for the firet time in my life. was addicted immediately. The more say wife end Iused the worse we got along, as I now know is a normal consequence of using. We ‘would split up and get back together, She got « restraining order and I violated it, When the officer searched me he found a small quantity of meth.” ©w-2002-55: On Fanvary 15, 2015 Seabolt submitted the following written statement regatding this offense, All ‘syntax and grammar are that of Seabolt. “Muskogee OK-CF-2002-00055B ATTEMPTED MANUFACTURE OF CDS (FELONY) POSSESS/FUNISH PRECURSOR SUBSTANCE (FELONY) MAINTAIN PACE FOR KEEPING/SELLING CONTROLLED SUBS (FELONY) POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (MISDEMEANOR) UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNILIA (MISD) ‘Over the next few months I got to know several people in the dope world. I was in full blown‘PRE-PARDON INVESTIGATION Seabolt, James Marie Page 6 : addiction, My life was so out of control that all 1 thought about was getting and using moro mefh. I ‘would buy as much a8 I could afford an sell some to help me stey high, This went on until I let one guy talk mo into cooking meth at my house, At that point my addicted brain was blind to the dangees and consequences, All the above charges are a result of attempting to get meth to feed my addiction.” 2002-202: On January 15, 2015 Seabolt submitted the following waitten statement regarding this offense, All sgyntex and grammar aro that of Sexbott. “Muskogee OK-CF-2002-00202 ASSAULT AND BATTERY WITH A DANGBROUS WEAPON (FELONY) DOMESTIC ABUSE-ASSAULT & BATTERY (MISDEMEANOR) After months of living a nightmare it only got worse, Ifound out that my wife was treding herself sexually so she could get high. When T confionted her it resulted in big argument. We left the house ‘we wete staying at around Summit and headed to Muskogee. At one point I got out of the van and started walking down the toad, She got in the driver's seat and the next thing that I know she hit me with the van and I wes laying in the ditch bleeding, After a while T got up and started walking to Muskogeo. It was on thls road that the Muskogee County Deputies arrested me and took me to the hospital, I sat for months in the county jail. My court appointed attomey Jay Cook finally talked to ‘me tight before Twas to be sentenced, When I ask him about the Domestic Assault and Battery or ‘what the Assault and Battery with a dangerous weapon was all about, he told:me it didn’t matter that they would run together with my other cherges and it would have no effect on the time I would spend in prison, Id no idea how having e violent charge on my record would change my life.” 5, Home Environments Seabolt lives with his wife, SE, ‘hoy have lived at this residence since approximately July 2012, On Janutry 27, 2015, Team Supervisor Shelley Petris and Officer Julie Walker conducted a home visit with Seabo!t ct EEE He wes tome with his wife and children ducing the visit. Seabolt lives in a single family dwelling situated on twenty-seven acres in rural Muskogee County. Seabolt is the director of the Faith Based Therapeutic Community Corporation which is a residentiel treatment facility for men. Seabolt reported that the home his family lives in, vehicles thoy drive, gas and utilities ere provided by the Corporation. Separate from the Seabolt’s family home is ¢ ten thousand square foot facility that houses the treatment participants. The femily home, ‘treatment facllity and immediate grounds were toured during this visit. ‘Tho property, land and ontbuildings all belong to the Comporation Seabclt stated the situation works similarly to « parsonage end that his fimily will live at this location as long as he is the director of the facility. Soabolt reported he lived with his fanily 1 in fom approximately January 2009 to July 2012. This residence was held in the same situation and was established for the Faith Based ‘Therapeutic Community Corporation as woll. Tho facility was moved to its prosentPRE-PARDON INVESTIGATION Seabolt,Jumes Marke Page? location when they expanded and needed more space. 6. Employment; Seabolt has been employed as the director of the Faith Based Therapeutic ‘Community Corporetion for approximately seven years, The Board of Directors is comprised of five community leaders who oversee the aspecis ofthe facility. Seabolt provided copies of pay stubs to verify a grose incame of $600.00 per month. Seabolt has been the director of the residential treatment program sinca its inception, He has oversight by the Board of Directors comprised of Steve Clinkenbeard, Budo Perry, Louie Mostelles, Henry Petros, and Rob Wellace, Several of these ‘gentlemen provided character references Zor Seabolt for this investigation. Budo Perry provided a etter describing Seabolt’s job duties as interviowing applicants after court sentencing and making a decision on accepting or rejecting applicants. Seabolt coordinetes transportation forthe residents to and from work; a requirement of the program, He coordinates as well es teaches substance abuse, anger management, group and family counseling and coordinates community service projects. Perry stated that Seabolt’s commitment to helping others is reflected in his personal, family and spiritual ‘ie and the community is better because of him. Seabolt denied receiving axy government assistance, He stated the treatment facility is funded ‘rough private donations and the participants are required to work, ‘The cost of tho program is $1,200 por month pee resident, Seabolt stated that he establishes accounts for each resident for any money that is eamed over whet is needed to cover the cost of the program and is given to the resident at the conclusion of the program, Seabolt stated the Board of Directors has applied for grant ‘money this year. Additionally, the program breeds, raises nd tends livestock that they show and sell, He denied any other souree of income. During the home visit, Seabolt provided copies of income tax retums for the past several yoars. He hhad a combined household income of $17, 275 for 2013. He was unable to locate the 2012 tax retum, For the years 2010 and 2011, his household income while working for Infomedia was $52,827 each year. According to records in Seabolt’s Department of Corrections’ field file, he was ‘employed by Infomedia the duration of his probation supervision, 7, Other Felony and Misdemeanor Convictions: According to information received ftom the National Crime Information Center, Seabalt does not ‘have any documented felony or misdemeanor convictions in any state other than the State of Oklehoma, 8, Oklahoma Depay Public. a According to the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, Sesbolt possesses « valid Class D Oklahoma deiver’s license, number D08231884. Seabolt’s driving record consists of nine speeding violetions between 1984 and 2010, one reckless driving citation in 1984, Failure to Display Lighted ‘Lamps in 1995, and Operating Vehicle without Registration in 2001, 9, Finanolal Status: ‘The following information was obtained from an Experian oredit report dated Tune 12, 2014. The report indicates oredit cards through Wells Fargo, Phillips 66 and Capital One ‘that are open with tho status af *never lato” indicated. The report shows a Bank of America wcoount that is closed but with a high balance and monthly payments were being made up to the date of the\YRE-PARDON INVESTIGATION Seabolt, James Mark Page credit report but hd some late payments in the history of this eeconnt, He also has student loans ‘rough the Department of Hdveation of approximately $27, 097. ‘The oredit report shows fhe status as open and the payment history since 2010 to be consistent with a few late peyments. Seabolt ‘slated he filed bankruptey around 1984 or 1985. ‘This was not reflected in his credit report, Seabolt’s minor children live with him; therefore, child support is not required. A search of online court records did not reveal any child support cases filed for Seabolt, The scarch of online records revealed Chetokec County C3 2013-190; Broach of Contract was filed Juae 20, 2013 naming ‘multiple defendants including Seabolt and the Fort Gibson State Bank. ‘The plaintiff was listed as Bailey Law of Tahlequah, Oklahoma. All cases listed in online court records reflected that Seabolt had paid all court costs in full Additionally, Seabolt’s probation fees wero current at the time of termination of active supervision. ‘The Offender Banking System reported that Seabolt paid a total of $440 in probation fees. He paid {$40 per month from November 2004 fo June 2005, Seabolt's field file reflects notice of reduction of probation fies to $20 per month effective July 2005. He paid $20 per month from July 2005 through ‘March 2006, 10, Supervising Officer Comments: ‘This officer reviewed Seabolt's Department of Comeetions’ file and case notes documented in the Offender Management System. Seabolt had one misconduct while incarcerated far a positive urinalysis on March 8, 2004. Other notes documented by Case Manager Michael Jones were predominantly favorable about Seabolt’s participation in programs. On several occasions, CM Jones noted that Seabolt wes doing an outstanding job and that he had good leadership skills, Seabolt successfully completed the fed Trostment Program and was released to tho suspended portion of his sentence on October 26, 2004, Soubolt’s suspended sentence was supervised by Officer Melanie Carter through the Cherokes County Probation and Parole Office, Officer Carter is no longer employed by the Department af Conections, Caso notes roflect thet Seabolt had good zeporting habits, participated in treatment, made financial obligations and maintained employment. He had routine urinelysis testing with negative results throughout supervision, While uader active supecvision, Seabolt took trxining to become a substance abuse counselor. He also beceme the assistant chaplain at the Fort Gibson Fire Department. On January 3, 2006, Sesbolt was assessed with no identified criminogenio needs and ‘was transferred to a low risk caseload monitored by an administrative essistant, On March 14, 2006, Seabolt successfully completed active supervision and was approved for advanes termination due to positive progress, ‘11, Summary and Recommendations: Seabolt provided the following statement regarding his reasons for seeking a pardon: “Te took me yours of praying and studying the bibfo to forgive myself, This forgiveness is one of the main focus of the FBTCC program. I hold fust to the promises of God and it states in Isaiah. 1:18PRE-PARDON INVESTIGATION Seabolt, James Maric Pages . “Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be white as snow,’ ” During a conversetion with Seabolt during the homo visit, he stated that soveral af his fiiends through ministry and through civic projects encouraged him to seek a pardon as a testimony to hhimscif and the participants of his program. Ho was the catalyst for starting the FBTCC program sand wants to show the mon that they oan put their pasts behind them, Sexbolt was successful in completing RTP while incarcerated and was suocessftl under probation supervision. He has maintained employment sinee his release fiom prison, He has made significant contributions to his community by taking the concept of his program and putting it info action. ‘The FBTCC currently houses 29 men in need of counseling and steucture in a sober living environment. Seabolt oversees the curriculum and teaches most of the courses himself, He has obtained counseling certification in substance ebuse, anger management end MRT. Ho contributes to the community by organizing an annual fundreiser, by picking up trash along the highway once per month, and meintaining the grounds of several looal obarches as well as the Women in Safe Homes property. ‘Scabolt has not incurred any law violations since his release from prison in 2004. Due to the pending civil actions against Seabolt, it is respectfully recommended that James Mark ‘Scabolt be denied a pardon at this time, 12. Atfachments: ‘Application for Pardon Letters of Recommendation Cheracter Affidavit SBI, FBT, and Department of Publio Safety Records Judgment and Sentences Information and Affidavit submitted by Muskogee County District Attorney’s Office Verificetion of Court Costs and Fines Paid in Full Experian CreditReport —* ‘Veificetion of Employment/income Shelley Pastis, Team Suporvisor Date Date DOC 1603014 (R 8/07)REASON(S) FOR SEEKING A PARDON 27. State in full your reason(s) for seeking a pardon. Please keep in mind that a pardon is ordinarily a sign of forgiveness, not vindication. yowneed more space, use the optonal continuation page(s). e 2 iscocleh, They hel be white = craw.” GERTIMICATION AND PERSONAL OATH hereby certify that all answers to the above questions and all statements contained herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I understand that any intentional misstatement of material facts contained in this application may cause adverse action on ‘my application for pardon. {in making application for a pardon from the Governor of the State of Oklahoma, I do solemnly swear that I will be a law-abiding citizen and that I take this obligation freely and without any mental reservation whatsoever. Respectfully submitted this 13" day of _Tus« old, (day) (month) (year) Subscribed and sworn before me this _/4 day of ars aut (day) (honth) ‘My commission expires: ‘My commission number is: 04003 2.5 5 15 Frat National Center 120 Nort Robinon, Sule 00W - Onchome City, Oehorna 73102-7438 Phone 405:602:5063" Fax 405802 457CHARACTER AFFIDAVIT ON BEHALF OF Tame Mark, Seabott (print or type name of applicant) In support of the application of the above named applicant for a Pardon from the Governor of the State of Oklahoma. 1, Bude “D. Dp. vey (print or type name of afflantireference) ip residing et Number Street ily State Zip Code hose occupation is Finontual Services (Telephone number with area code) Certify that I have personally known the applicant for_5.0 years, Except as otherwise indicated below, applicant has behaved since the convietion in a moral and law-abiding manner. My knowledge of applicant's reputation, conduct and activities, including whether the applicant has been arrested or had any other trouble with the public authorities and has been steadily employed, is as follows: his |ife = bald = thvough his days of lwes Of feap @ 7 7 © helping others Aver: husdaed batho ond chnchea. rf 7 ‘be Lon: : 2 to & beter The. ! do solemnly swear that the foregoing information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. — Gignanare of applicant) a Font 8 Subscribed and sworn before me this_/7_ day of ONY. (ay) (ntonth) (year) Notary Public / g ‘My commission expires: Bho broil My commission number iss OY OOS 2 5 B_ 1s Fst Natonal Center 120 North Robinson, Sule SO0W - Oxahoma Cy, Okshoma 73102-7496 ‘Phone 408-862 5869" Fax 08-602 6437Fort Gibson Church of Christ Fort Gibson Church of Chest iewsiceemn 2065 ise Foe 918-478.2449 PO Box 787 Ema tgeoch@abeyobatnet Fort Gibson OK 74434 worn tgccorg Honorable Governor Mary Falin Re: James Mark Seabolt Iwas born in Fort Gibson OK and have lived here 56 of my 70 years. | have been well acquainted with Mark Seabolt’s family, his children, his years of rebellion and his years of restoration and helping improve the lives of others. | have also served as one of the elders of the Fort Gibson church of Christ for 28 years. Mark attended our congregation in his young life and now, again, in his new life. With that background, ! would like to encourage your favorable consideration for a full pardon for James Mark Seabolt. The day Mark left prison, he came to our church building with the intent to start a new life. We are witness to that genuine effort and the positive results in his personal life, family life and effort to changing the lives of others for the better. Mark initiated the Faith Based Therapeutic Community Corporation (FBTCC). | am privileged to be a part of the FBTCC Board of Directors. His program receives non-violent, non-sexual offenders and offers them a 6 month, 1 year or 2 year rehabilitative program. Mr. Seabolt interviews these offenders after their court sentencing. Based on those interviews, he accepts those he believes are interested in a changed life. They are required to have a job and pay their living expenses. They are required to attend weekly AA, NA, Anger Management classes, individual, group and family counseling, community service projects and church services. The recidivism rate from FBTCC is extremely low. Mark Seabolt knows what these men need because he has walked in their shoes. He knows a better life and has dedicated his life to helping others toward that same better life. Individually and as a community, we are to assist those in need. Mark Seabolt does that very well. Itis reflected in his personal, family and spiritual life. Qur community and our lives are better because of Mark Seabolt. | strongly encourage your favorable consideration in granting a full pardon to James Mark Seabolt. Regards, Budo 0 Perry Elder, Fort Gibson church of Christ,CHARACTER AFFIDAVIT (ON BEHALF OF (print or type name of applicant) {In support of the application of the above named applicant for a Pardon from the Governor of the State of Oklahoma. ,_ STEVE D- MEME RE (print or type name of affiantireference) residing at Number Street ty State RN oa spins, LAL ESE ALES, (Telephone number with area code) Cerlify that Ihave personally known the applicant for_s5€2 years. Except as otherwise indicated below, applicant has behaved since the conviction in a moral and law-abiding manner. My knowledge of spoliant'srepattion conduc and aie, nding wheter the aplcart es been ese or hd ae the Public authoritic fe ie OL ‘employed, is as follows: ae Ue. 2, ECEE fe ELL 2 ES FO VE THE ELE a(S aa pasa 20 BGR COMM M77 do solemnly swear that the foregoing information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. ‘Signature of applicant) Z ‘Subscribed and sworn before me this_/2 day of Lay sii Gy es Geary ii Notary Public y 7 My commission expires: 9/10 /zo1 My commission number is: YOO 25 ¥ 19 Fret Nationa! Centor 120 Norh Robinson, Sute GOOW - Oklahoma Clty Otoma 73102-7438, Phone 405:502:5863 "Fax 405.602.5437Fort Gibson Utilities Authority 200 West Poplar Ave. P.O. Box 218 Fort Gibson, Oklahoma 74434-0218 Phone: 918/478-3712 Fax: 918/478-4908 March 21, 2014 To whom it may concern; Mark Seabolt and his group from the Faith Based Therapeutic Community Corporation are well known in Fort Gibson for helping where help is needed. Mr. Seabolt encourages the people participating in his program to pursue or further their education. Mr. Seabolt encourages the participants to live a faith based life, which he demonstrates by his example. Mark and his group are always quick to respond with the appropriate help to any need in the community. Whether it be picking up trash along Highway 62, cutting brush, or helping the elderly, Mark and his group set very good examples for the Town of Fort Gibson. if | can be of further assistance please don't hesitate to call. My phone is 918-781-9424. Mayor Brad Clinkenbeard Town of Fort Gibson open form Pres) magi KS. yy) Aull ‘glall ea” Laguna: 4/10 / toll‘CHARACTER AFFIDAVIT onR BEHALF OF, Dames Mank Seabolt (print or ype name of applicant) In support of the application ofthe above named applicant for a Pardon from the Governor of the State of Oklahoma. 1, Laney D. Moore Grin or ypdname of aftaaheference) residing at ‘Number Street City State Zip Code ee siens_Dishrict Attorney (elephone number with area code) Certify that Ihave personally known the applicant for 55C)__ years. Except as otherwise indicated below, applicant has bchaved since the conviction in @ moral and law-abiding manner. My knowledge of applicant's reputation, conduct and activities, including whether the applicant has been arrested or had #5 fe ene wh ue tres dhs Don ally epee foe: do solemny swear thatthe foregoing information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. f Offa Subscribed and swom before me this at day of Une 2014. Gear) (aay) Gnonthy ‘My commission expires: My commission number is: HE ad] 20 Fst Natlonal Center 120 North Robinson, Sule COW = Okahoma Cty, Olahoma 731027496 Phone 405.602.5863 "Fax 405 602.6457PARALEGALS FIRST ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY JAMES B. CARNAGEY MELODY Davis SHELLY SUMPTER ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEYS LARRY D. MOORE ‘TIFFANY MeMANUS DANIEL MEDLOCK 15% DISTRICT MICHELLE CASADY JASON PEREZ DISTRICT ATTORNEY TONILOTT ‘TIMOTHY KING MUSKOGEE COUNTY COURTHOUSE RANDALL YATES SUPERVISION CLERKS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT PAMELA STONEBARGER CARRIE WALTMAN SALLY MAHAFFEY ‘VICTIM/WITNESS COORDINATOR INVESTIGATOR KIN BAYLESS RICHARD SLADER SUPPORT STAFF SUPPORT STAFF REBEKAH WHITE June 4, 2014 Office of the Governor Mary Fallin Oklahoma State Capital 2300 N Lincoln Bivd, Room 212 ‘Oklahoma City OK 73105 Dear Governor Fallin: Representative Arthur Hulbert has brought to my attention his efforts to seek a pardon for James Mark Seabolt. In my job as a District Attorney | see from time to time pardons come across my desk granted by you for individuals who you deem worthy of such. It is always a reminder for me that good still exists in those who have made mistakes in life but later have rectified them to the point of making society better in some way. I can think of no one better who serves as an example of this than James “Mark” Seabolt. Mark after being released from the Oklahoma Department of Correction decided not only to turn his life around but to “turn other lives around”. He went to college at Northeastern State University. While working, raising a family and volunteering in community and church functions he obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Masters of Substance Abuse Counseling. Where most would have gone into the private sector to obtain well-earned financial rewards Mark opened up an inpatient treatment facility with the help of Fort Gibson businessmen and church leaders who believed in him. Faith Based Therapeutic Community Corporation (FBTCC) opened in November 2011 and has accepted hundreds of court ordered Defendants who have been sentenced there in lieu of going to prison. 220 STATE STREET, MUSKOGEE 0K 74401 PHONE: 918-682-3374 FAX: 918-697-3347Page Two - James Mark Seabolt Multiple individuals with substance abuse issues that | had dealt with numerous times that I saw no option other than prison were sent to FBTCC. The success rate was astonishing. Not only did some of the worst of the worst offenders “kick the habit’, now they are helping others do the same. James Mark Seabolt is the first person that I've ever written a letter to a Governor in behalf of someone seeking a pardon. I believe Representative Authur Hulbert’s request is not only righteous but is beneficial for the State of Oklahoma in that Mark will even be in a better position to continue to help those who need it so desperately. Thank you for your time in considering this matter. Singgrel D. Mane Larry D. Moore LDM:cw th Subscribed and sworn before me this aay or June 24. My commission expi My commission number is: 220 STATE STREET, MUSKOGEE OK 74401, PHONE: 918-682-3374 FAX: 918-697-3347Oklahoma State Senate EARL GARRISON (eos) 521-5598 District 9 garrisone@oksenate gov (918) 781-0812 STATE CAPITOL 2300 N. LINCOLN BLVD. OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73105-4808 June 19, 2014 The Honorable Mary Fallin Governor of Oklahoma State Capitol Building, Room 212 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Dear Governor Fallin: Tt is with pleasure that I write a letter on behalf of Mr. James “Mark” Seabolt who is seeking a pardon. As you can see from the numerous letters you have received from the Community of Muskogee, from Muskogee officials and from Mr. Seabolt himself, he has positively influenced the lives of many individuals, organizations, churches, as well as the entire State of Oklahoma. After being released from prison, Mr. Seabolt educated himself and used that education to propel himself forward. He started Faith Based ‘Therapeutic Community Corporation (FBTCC) which is an organization that teaches men to use their energy in positive, worthwhile ventures to overcome their struggles, to help others in need and to become productive wage-earning citizens who can trust in themselves and trust in God. It has proven to be an extremely worthwhile organization that has helped innumerable men who might otherwise have taken a different path. hank you for your thoughtful consideration for a full pardon for Mr. Seabolt. He has served his community well and continues to serve his community well. He is the epitome of a true “success story”. Sincerely, CPtegsu \ om RarT Garrison State Senator a District 9 a BG/pw ee Engpise: 9/10) aorRepresentative Arthur Hulbert ‘Vice Chair: Public Health and House District 14 Social Services Subcommittee 2300N. Lincoln Boulevard Admin Rules, Gov't Oversight & Repealer State Capitol, Room 204 Human Services ‘Oklahoma City, OK 75105 House of Representatives PablicHealth STATE OF OKLAHOMA October 7, 2014 Office of Governor Mary Fallin Oklahoma State Capitol 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 212 Oklahoma City, OK. 73105 Re: James “Mark” Seabolt Pardon Dear Governor Fallin, I would like to send my support for the pardon of James “Mark” Seabolt. Mr. Seabolt has made a great difference in our community and of many people through his Faith Based Therapeutic Community Corporation (FBTCC) that he began in 2011. 1am certain that Mark Seabolt is a perfect example that those whom have made bad choices in their past can absolutely turn their live around and make a difference in their future. Mark has made an impact in so many lives of those bound for prison as a mentor and a friend of the communities served by his program FBTCC. "Through Mark's leadership with his faith based drug rehab program lives are being positively changed, the state is saving money, and Muskogee and Fort Gibson are becoming a better/ cleaner place as they volunteer to pick up trash on highway and volunteer many hours of other service to the local community." State Representative Arthur Hulbert, ‘Thank you for your consideration Saad aud Acknoussad gel Respectfully, me tice Al Balan, ek, We Peo LAE SB sy plage 1139-117 Representative Arthur Iulbert House District 14 arthur hulbert@okhouse gov ~(405)557-7310Forever Family March 5, 2014 To: Governor Mary Fallin Oklahoma State Capitol 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 212 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 From: Stephen Parker, MA, MSMFT Dear Governor Fallin: As a minister for 35 years and a Marriage and Family Therapist for 20 years, it is my great joy to work with people who are seeking to make positive changes in their lives. I have seen much growth and development in many people, but rarely have I seen a person make what can only be described as a complete turnaround. That is the case with Mark Seabolt. His was a rough start in life, and as many do, he made some bad choices that placed him on the wrong side of the law; but what he has accomplished since he has found his direction can only be called remarkable. One of the goals of working with felons is to try to encourage them to find positive life maps that at the very least help them to become law-abiding citizens that create no further burden for law enforcement. Beyond that are the higher goals of becoming contributing members of society. Some, though few, take it to the next level by becoming not only contributing members, but ones who positively impact those who have chosen a self-destructive path in life. That is what Mark has done with the Faith Based Therapeutic Community Corporation. Itis with no reservation at all, and with great joy, that I recommend Mark Seabolt for consideration for a complete pardon, What a great example for the men in the FBTCC program, many of whom at a young age feel that they have no hope of ever overcoming the consequences of the bad choices they have made in the past. Thank you for your consideration of Mark Seabolt in this matter. n Parker, MA, MSMFT Stephen Parker 410. College Ave Tahlequah, OK 74464 918-456.3414 Fax: 918.456.3445 pl Pulpit Minister, South College Church of Christ E-mail fam4en@sboplobal net Marriage and Family Therapist ‘www.ChristianinternetCounseling.comCITY OF MUSKOGEE Office of Mayor Bob Coburn June 17, 2014 Office of Governor Mary Fallin Oklahoma State Capital 2300 N, Lincoln Blvd., Room 212 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Re: James “Mark” Seabolt pardon Dear Governor Fallin, | would like to send my support for the pardon of James “Mark” Seabolt. Mr. Seabolt has made a great difference in our community and of many people through his Faith Based Therapeutic. Community Corporation (FBTCC) that he began in 2011, Jam certain that Mark Seabolt is a perfect example that those whom have made bad choices in their past can absolutely turn their lives around and make a difference in their future. Mark has made an impact in so many lives of those bound for prison as a mentor and a friend of the communities served by his program FBTCC. ‘Thank you for your consideration. ZL EDs L—— ( (remem BoWCoburm ( Mayor = 229 W.Okmulgse PHONE 918) 684-5201 0. oe 927 PAX (18) 64-601 Muskogee, OK 74402 E-MAIL, beobungmeshogeuniteats WEBSITE http://www cityofmuskogee.comCHARLES PEARSON, SHERIFF Muskogee County, Oklahoma P.O. Box 2428 Muskogee, Oklahoma 74402-2428 Phone 918-687-0202 Fax 918-687-9658 Teletype OKO510000 September 5, 2014 To Whom It May Concern: write this letter with a glad heart for my dear friend James Mark Seabolt. in my career I've ‘seen a lot of change for the good and the bad. Mark has grown a local rehabilitation facility into a very Important community resource that serves several counties and municipalities. Mark leads by example and his hands on approach to operate his facility has lead to several success stories, |, Sheriff Charles Pearson recommend that Mark receive a pardon end his second amendment rights (restoration of gun rights) be restored. Sheriff Charles Pearson Muskogee County Sheriff Aon Age deporte mn thee & deg py! Bee. a f SeopaMarch 3.2014 ‘Timothy W. Smith Retired SEC US Army 918-577-8738 timsmith1226esbcglobal.net 320 Heritage Court, Fort Gibson, OK 74434 Governor Mary Fallin ‘Oklahoma State Capitol 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 212 ‘Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Dear Governor, am writing to recommend James Mark Seabolt whom I have known since September 2011 as a candidate for your Pardon. have no doubt that Mr. Seabolt would be a valuable candidate for your Pardon and I give my highest recommendation for his character and willingness to do good and honorable works in our great state, Tam a Retired Sergeant First Class US Army serving from 1989 to 2009 receiving significant Awards and ‘decoration to include the Bronze Star Medal and three Meritorious Service Medal. Since retirement I have chosen service over occupation and have put much effort into local entities. Served on Fort Gibson Planning and Zoning Board and as a Board member with Fort Gibson Chamber of Commerce, Currently serve on Muskogee County Flood Plain Board, Associate Board Member Fort Gibson Chamber of ‘Commerce and as American Legion Post 20 Commander along with District Commander. I also work with a local church as a Sunday School teacher and Lay Minister. Lastly I volunteer with FBTCC as an evening time supervisor, Minister and Public Relation Officer. In describing Mr. Seabolt in the years I have known him is the desire and passion to give of himself to help others. He works tirelessly with Faith Based Therapeutic Community Corporation (FBTCC) to help others change their lives for the better. He along with residents in the rehabilitation center FBTCC volunteer constantly for local organizations and families in need . His dedication to help others improve their lives and change forthe better is an asset to not only our community but to our State. His achievement with graduating with a Master Degree in counseling and creating an amazing curriculum for rehabilitation resulting in outstanding success stories with graduates is remarkable. Lastly he had such a significant impression on my family that my son requested Mr. Seabolt officiate his wedding and my son waited for him to complete the process of applying for his Pastoral License. James Mark Seabolt may have made poor choices in the past but he is doing all he can to improve every day. ‘Thanks for your consideration in this matter and please contact me if needed and I would happily appear in person if desired. ome ee Senedd and, 'STATE OF OKLAHOMA, A COMMISSION # 13008333 Ste ss leat ‘Timothy W. Smith COMM, EXR 9-9-47 ‘sete ONS, FAA 2 Retired SFC US ArmyJune 18, 2024 | am writing this letter in support of the effort to pardon Mr. Mark Seabolt. For the past few years, | have witnessed firsthand the great effort that Mark has put into serving our community and past offenders. In my opinion, he is a true person of character. He is honest about his past, but proves himself with his actions. | have no reservations in endorsing him, ‘Mark Seabolt lives to give back. | do not know the pardon process and Iam only vaguely aware of Mark's past, but | do know his present state of character. In my opinion, he is what rehabilitation is all ‘about. He has paid his price to society and then given back ten times what he owes. He is the person ‘many in our community will call upon for help. have been humbled by the example of service that that Mark Seabolt has set in our community. We should all be so humble and giving. We should all have the spirit that he exhibits in both words and actions. | hope you will strongly consider his pardon and reward Mark for a job well done. Sincerely, ChMblerer Fort Gibson Schools Superintendent of Schools © Pauley pAomettinin ey) Zypnes 9/10} ao!For Governor Mary Fallen; March 7, 2014 This letter is in regards to Mark Seabolt, who is wanting to get a pardon. I've known Mark all of his life. He grew up in a Christian family, came to worship service every week. So he was taught Christian morals and standards, ‘Then he grew up! He went down the wrong path for a number of years and the result was imprisonment, Our church bought him some new clothes when he got out of prison, but the underwear ‘was the main thing that he was so appreciative of getting. One of the elders of our congregation asked him to do some work in his historical home. He gave Mark the key ‘to his home and said he had to be gone for the weekend, but to call him if he had any questions. Mark couldn’t believe the love and trust he was receiving from the people of the Church of Christ. He has had opportunities to go back down the wrong path, but now he has the Love of God in his heart. So the wrong path is no longer an option for him. I have watched him ‘over the past few years, how he has grown spiritually and faithfully. “Mark will never go back to the old sinful ways he once lived. He is so amazed at how much our Heavenly Father has blessed him. He wants others to be blessed as much as he has been blessed. His desire is to reform as many men that have taken the wrong path. Mark can be trusted 100% now, he has proven that by his daily works. Please grant him a pardon. Thank you, Ted 71) 1488 Cemetery Road Fort Gibson, OK 74434 918-478-4670 a? £4) Fin 2 thiol zorLetter of Recommendation for Mark Seabolt ‘As Coordinator of the City of Muskogee’s anti — poverty initiative | work closely with a multitude of volunteers who are trying to do what they can to improve the lives of others. Part of our work here is enabling under resourced citizens to learn what they really need to do to break the cycle of poverty. We do this through 20 weeklong workshops. Two years ago Mr. Seabolt approached me about the possibility of having some of his men from the Faith Based Therapeutic Community Counseling (FBTCC) program take our workshop. After 2 full day’s work the men meet for two hours once a week to learn ‘what they can do to gain access to resources that will help them get ahead. We have graduated two classes so far and the third will graduate May 29. FBTCC operates out of Ft Gibson and helps felons return to normal lives following prison terms for drug and alcohol related offences. Since that time | have observed these men as they attempt to repay their debt to society and have been very impressed. Mr. Seabolt is truly one individual who has not let a mistake keep him from doing everything in his power to help those still struggling. He has created 3 program which has enabled many men from our area to regain a place in the workforce, become active members of local churches and begin to help others. Time and time again | see these men volunteering at local functions to help set up and clean up after events, direct parking, serve meals, and doing whatever they can — all after working a full day themselves. Mark is much more than an active member of his church and community. He constantly ‘works with local district attorneys and judges on behalf of his men to make sure FBTCC is doing the right thing and his men are doing the right thing, If we had ten men like Mark Seabolt we could change the face of Muskogee and Ft Gibson In a year. Please add my name to the list of those who strongly support any effort to gain a pardon for Mark. Respectfully submitted, COL MMakzbde vb2/y Tom Martindale Coordinator, Building Bridges for the Future of Muskogee 918-510-6422 _tmartindale@ccmnow.orgFort Gibson Church of Christ Fort Gibson Church of Christ Prone: 918.478.2222 FO ocr erat tgopmcgenson For Gibon OX 74434 oot March 5, 2014 The Honorable Mary Fallin Governor of the State of Oklahoma Dear Governor Fallin, 1am addressing this letter to you in the matter of the possible issuance of a pardon to Mark Seabolt. It has been my pleasure to know Mr. Seabolt for the past eight and one half years, During that time he has become associated in my mind with what it means to truly begin your life over. 1am aware of Mr. Seabolt’s past. He has never sought to hide it. He was guilty of crimes for which he deserved, and received, prison time. | am also even more aware of Mark Seabolt’s present. And his present stands in marked contrast to his past. Mark's formation of the Faith Based Therapy Community Corporation was the realization of a dream he had shared with us for years. It has been his desire since I've known him to work with men to help them in breaking the bonds of addiction. He believes very strongly that this is accomplished through exposing them to the love of Christ and faith based counseling. The experiences of Mark's past, combinéd with the fact that since his release from prison he has earned a Master's Degree in counseling, has uniquely equipped him to guide and counsel others in finding freedom from their addictions. The Lord has forgiven Mark Seabolt of his sins, He has received a divine pardon. fit is possible to grant him a pardon for his criminal past, which would free him to work even more effectively with those imprisoned by addiction, it would be a gift, nat only to Mark, but to all those he seeks to help in finding their own freedom as well. Thank you for giving this matter your consideration. Sincerely, DVGen Daniel Rouse Pulpit Minister Fort Gibson Church of Christ 3/é/soregoss Bove Ghanges 1y,., F5Icc. 220 remnaproric commun" FAITH BASED THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY CORPORATION JAMES MARK SEABOLT MS SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING, CEO/ DIRECTOR 22279 NORTH 4 MILE ROAD, FORT GIBSON, OKLAHOMA 74434 (918) 348-0061 FAX (918) 478-9595 rockhill64@aol.com Sune 17, 2014 Office of the Governor Mary Fallin Oklahoma State Capital 2300 N Lincoln Blvd, Room 212 ‘Oklahoma City, Ok 73105 My name is James Mark Seabolt. [ am very honored to have men such as Senator Ear! Garrison, State Representative Arthur Hulbert, Mayor Bob Cobum, Mayor Brad Clinkenbeard, District Attomey Larry Moore and the other men that wrote the letters to you, believe in me as much as they do. I will share with you the catalyst that transformed my life and gave life to the FBTCC program. God’s Love Changes Lives I came to the Fort Gibson Church of Christ feeling unloved by the world and unloved by God. I had long since stopped praying to God because there is no way he would listen to a piece of garbage like me, ‘When my sister picked me up from prison she brought me a pair of pants that fit someone, but not me. ‘She brought me some of my brother-in-law’s underwear, t shirt and a pair of his socks. She had also brought me a pair of lace up hiking boots. (After being in army boots for 2 years? LOL) ‘Now you know all my worldly possessions.Dr. Henry Petree has sent me a letter while I was at BJCC in Alva, Ok. It contained a couple of computer printout of a very large concrete slab and some red iron in the air. it was the future home of the Fort Gibson Church of Christ. I often wondered how this building tums out. 1 got out on a Tuesday, so Wednesday morning I went to the church. A lady named Janet came up to me and said “Hi, my name is Janet are you coming to church tonight”? I replied NO, I just ‘came to look at your building and walked off, As I'm looking around another crazy woman came up to me and said “Hi my name is Paula are ‘you coming to church tonight”? I told her “look lady I just came to look at your building. There is no way that I’m coming to this church and let you people judge me”. She looked quizzical at me and said “Mark, if they treat you any different than they do anyone else that’s between them and God, that has nothing to do with you”. Tsaid. church. ... 1 don’t know what you're talking about, but NO I’m not coming to ‘At 6:30 that night I found myself driving to the church building? I walked in looking for a reason to turnaround and leave, but what I found changed my life. These crazy people; Luke 15:7 ‘Bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet. ‘And bring the fatted calf here and kill it, and let us eat and be merry; *; for this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ ‘These crazy people didn’t look at me like the garbage that I knew I was, they treat me like a real person? ‘They smiled, shook my hand and told me they were glad to see me. Nobody had cared about seeing me in three years, It felt very strange, Then a guy named Charlie Dortch came up and shook my hand and asks me if {needed anything. I told him NO. He said are you sure? I said‘yep, don’t need a thing. He said “well why don’t you meet me here at the church in the moming ‘and we will run to Wal-Mart and just look around. reluctantly agreed, Charlie took me to Wal-Mart and bought me some socks, underwear, pants (that fit) and a couple of shits. T cannot tell you what it feels like to get a new convertible or to have someone give me a ‘mansion, but I can tell you what a precious gift socks and underwear are when you do not have any!!! 1 always cry when I tell this part of my story. It was these acts of kindness that helped change my life. Hatred grew stronger in me every day since I was nine and saw my dad kissing another woman. ‘When my Mom passed away six days before my 21 birthday I became VERY angry at God. Then my granny and grandpa died shortly thereafter. My dad was living in Wamer with the ‘woman that he cheated on my Mom with. I'm alone in the world with nobody to answer to, especially God. In just a blink of an eye God showed his love to me through the Brothers and Sisters of the Fort Gibson Church of Christ. It softened my heart and made me thirst for the love that these people had for each other. 1 found the love they had for each other in the Bible. I will spend the rest of my life sharing how God’s love has changed my life! 1 always loved Zig Ziglar’s quote “You will get all you want in life, if you help enough other people get what they want.” believe Mr. Ziglar was talking about showing God’s love. Some of the ways I have tried to accomplish this is by being involved in the church, both the Fort Gibson Church of Christ and other surrounding congregations. We also stay extremely involved in community projects in our surrounding counties.Iwill ty to name as many as I can remember. Prior to beginning the FBTCC program in 2004, I volunteered at the Muskogee County Jail every Sunday for over two years teaching New Life Behavior classes. In 2005 I was allowed to retum to prison, not as an inmate but as man ‘wanting to share hope of a future. I went back to Bill Johnson’s Correctional Center in 2004, 2005 and 2006 to tell the guys they have a “Great Past just Ahead of Them”, All they have to do is the next right thing each and every day. In 2005 I started teaching and preaching at Jess Dunn Correctional Center and Eddie Warrior Correction Center and did until working on my Masters Program consumed all my spare time. Also during this time I would help with Church activities like the Easter Egg Dash, Trunk or Treat, VBS, teaching classes, running the NA group on Friday nights and helping cook and clean up for Midweek Manna, Funerals, Weddings and any other events that went on. In the community I helped with the annual Corn Festival, BBQ Cook- off, Car Show and help with numerous parades and special events. I helped many of our elderly in the community with projects like mowing, moving things and spending time just talking to them. In 2008 I went back to finish the degree at Northeastern State University that I had started back in 1987. I graduated in 2010 with a BA degree in Psychology. I enrolled in the Masters of Substance Abuse Counseling at NSU that Fall. It was at this time I explained to some of my professors and men from my church that I had a dream of helping others just like I was helped. It ‘was during this time that my dream became a reality. BTCC began November 2011. I was presented with the Academic Achievement Award in 2011 for my GPA and involvement in the Masters Program. I applied and was accepted as a presenter at the 2011 ODAPCA conference, ‘My professor Dr. Shuler explained to me that this was the first time since the Oklahoma Drug and Aleohol Professional Counselors Association began that a Masters students was allowed to present, They normally reserved it for individuals with PHDs, It was a great honor. Rick Pearson the President of ODAPC set in on my first breakout session. | went on to graduate from the Masters Program May of 2012. Since we began the FBTCC program in November of 2011 we pick up the trash on highway 62 from the river that separates Muskogee and Fort Gibson to 4 miles east of Fort Gibson. This is a little over a ten mile stretch of highway. We continue to help out with all the local festival and church events in our community. I met a man named Joel Everett. He is the special eventscoordinator for Muskogee, the President of the Muskogee Running Club and sets on the boards of other special events around Muskogee and Tahlequah. In cooperation with Joel, the City of Muskogee, the Town of Fort Gibson and other organizations we help with ALL the events. We typically help with the set up, clean up after the events, traffic or crowd control, putting out traffic cones or barricades for 5, 10 or 15k runs or bike rides, ining up the floats for different parades, restocking the Chamber of Commerce booths, donating and operating our blowup Jumping Castle and once a year we help with the Port to the Fort Adventure Race. We began by helping clear brush, weed eat and spray 5 miles of trail along the Grand and Arkansas River. Next we take the 108 canoes that we bought with the Muskogee Running Club plus about 50 ‘more and put them at the river’s edge near the old steel bridge by the actual Fort in Fort Gibson. We make sure they are equipped with life jackets, paddles and water for the five mile trek back down the river to Three Forks Harbor. After the race is over we load them up, inventory our equipment and store them to be used next year. This is an overwhelming undertaking, but leaves a lasting impression on the guys in the program. In 2012.a three man team from FBTCC finish 9" out of over 150 teams and in 2013 a three man team from FBTCC finish 8" out of 168 teams. ‘The increased self esteem of merely being able to finish an adventure race of this magnitude ‘would be great but to finish in the top ten every year gives our residents pride they will carry with them the rest of their lives. We have also volunteer to help with some construction projects such as, we tore off the old roof at the American Legion Post #20 and put a new metal roof on, we help put a new roof on the Free Will Baptist Church in Fort Gibson, we put a new roof on at Burt Cabin Youth Camp by Lake Tenkiller, we get ask by different congregations or individuals to help repair houses for the needy or elderly. Last year the President of the Muskogee Foundation offered to grant FBTCC $100,000.00 to make repairs around Muskogee. We declined the grant because of the time it ‘would take to screen potential projects and questions that might come up about how the money ‘was spent. So we suggested that they form a committee through the Non-Profit Resource Center in Muskogee to pick the projects and allocate the funds and we would be glad to do the work, Another thing that we are particularly proud to be a part of is at Thanksgiving each year we work with the Crescent Valley Baptist Church to “feed a thousand” at the Tahlequah Community Center. This occurs the weekend prior to Thanksgiving On Thanksgiving Day each year we‘work with Runt’s BBQ in Muskogee and the Salvation Army to provide meals. We serve about 500 meals at Runt’s BBQ and deliver about 250 meals to the people with no transportation. All together we serve and make the dressing for around 2,000 people every Thanksgiving. For the last couple of years I have served on the Advisory Board of the Salvation Army. We help them with bell ringing at several locations and help handing out the presents from the Angel trees, Now the significance of this is that most of my residents and my wife grew up receiving nothing but gifts from the Salvation Army's Angel tree. For them to be able to distribute the gifts instead of receiving them is huge in raising their self esteem. It is my contention that the higher the self esteem (self-efficacy) of my resident the lower their recidivism rate will be. This theory is being proven by the fact that our state and nation’s recidivism rate is around 87%. The recidivism rate or the graduates from the FBTCC program is around 20%. This is a huge contrast. I believe this to be a reflection of God’s love in their lives. Governor Fallin these six pages have but scratched the surface on the amount of help we try to provide others. I could go on for more pages than I’m sure you have time to read. Please know how much I appreciate your consideration of giving me a pardon. It is with a very heavy heart that I share all these things with you, because I promise we do not do them for recognition or praise. We do them because that is what God teaches us to do through his inspired words in the Bible. I feel somewhat ashamed to bring these good works to your attention, but I know no other way to show you the true desires of my heart. If can answer any further question please let me know. Sincerely yours, Place James Mark Seabolt