As Judy and I travel the state, we often speak of community service. We join others as they pitch in for, and with, their neighbors. Community service connects us all. It's more than just helping out for an hour or two, and then going home. Rather, to Hoosiers, community service is about reaching within ourselves to reach out to others.
Service is a tradition, a way of life.
And gifts in each of us can serve as seeds for growth. We all have gifts, whether they be talents, or time, or dollars. In just three years, we will enter a new era, as time is measured by humankind. These are valuable years, not just for celebration, but for learning and growth. For shaping our goals through a deeper understanding of our past and present.