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"Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for
your country.” That simple yet effective phrase coined by former President
John F. Kennedy speaks volumes about the importance of public service.
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.
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