As we honor the life and legacy of former President Ronald Reagan this week, we are reminded of his enduring love for his country.  His idealistic outlook renewed faith and hope for a generation of Americans. And what better way to honor his heritage than for all of us to give something back to the country he loved so much?

Public service benefits not just a few, but all of us. It can be as simple as offering to deliver meals to the elderly or mentoring a troubled student, or as substantial as running for elected office to help lead your local school district, your city, your county, our state or our federal governments. But regardless of whether your focus is on your neighborhood, your community, our state, our nation, or the world - giving back to society is so important and something we should all find a way to do in our own way. 

As our nation reflects upon the many contributions America's 40th President made to our country this week, I urge all of us to assess how our own actions benefit our nation. Whether it's a series of smaller actions or elective office, any form of public service you can do will serve to advance the greater good of all of us.