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Prominent Michigan accident attorney Joumana Kayrouz told new U.S. citizens during a federal government swearing-in service held\u00a0Friday\u00a0morning in the City of Westland that American citizenship is an important key that can unlock their family dreams. The new citizens received their citizenship oath from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) at ceremonies co-hosted by the American Human Rights Council (AHRC) and the FBI at the Westland City Hall,\u00a036300 Warren Road.<\/div>\n
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(Southfield, Michigan) \u2014 Prominent Michigan accident attorney Joumana Kayrouz told new U.S. citizens during a federal government swearing-in service held\u00a0Friday\u00a0morning in the City of Westland that American citizenship is an important key that can unlock their family dreams.<\/div>\n
The new citizens received their citizenship oath from US Immigration Services Section Chief Nelson Larkins at ceremonies co-hosted by the American Human Rights Council (AHRC), the FBI, and the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) at the Westland City Hall,\u00a036300 Warren Road.<\/div>\n
An immigrant from Lebanon who took her citizenship oath in the early 1990s, Kayrouz shared her story of how she went from a student at Yale and immigrant to one of the Midwest\u2019s most successful legal authorities.<\/div>\n
\u201cAmerican citizenship can give each of you a place in a society that welcomes you, supports you and comforts you like a family,\u201d Kayrouz said noting America is more than just a nation of streets paved in opportunity.<\/div>\n
\u201cAs Americans, you become an integral part of a great society that respects your heritage, your culture and religious beliefs while giving you the chance to be unique.\u201d<\/div>\n
FBI Special Agent in Charge David P. Gelios provided welcoming remarks, along with Westland Mayor Bill Wild, USCIS Immigration Services Walaa Najor, and AHRC Board President Dr. Opada Alzohalli. The new U.S. Citizens came from 20 different countries. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Douglas Pierce, and Yasmeen Suri sang the National Anthem. WXYZ TV News Anchor Andrea Isom served as the event emcee.<\/div>\n
\u201cYou are joining an exclusive club in this world of people who enjoy unprecedented civil rights and freedoms.\u201d<\/div>\n
In her remarks to the new citizens, Kayrouz provided a passionate glimpse into her own life as an immigrant.<\/div>\n
\u201cI stood in your shoes and I waited a long time to get here,\u201d Kayrouz told the new U.S. Citizens and a gathering of distinguished guests.<\/div>\n
\u201cYou are standing here taking an oath because you wanted a better life. And you came to the right place. There is no better country on Earth period.\u201d<\/div>\n
Kayrouz emphasized how important it is to value their new home.<\/div>\n
\u201cNo other country on Earth will provide you with the tremendous opportunities that this country will give you, especially in today\u2019s world of inhumanity, war and fear of terrorism. It is a huge privilege. It is a prized possesion. Recognize it and value it,\u201d Kayrouz told the gathering.<\/div>\n
\u201cIn this country you can be anything you want to be. It doesn\u2019t matter where you are from. It doesn\u2019t matter who your parents are. It doesn\u2019t matter how much money you came with. It doesn\u2019t matter what your connections are. I am a living example of this. I came to this country 30 years ago with $1,000.\u201d<\/div>\n
Kayrouz advised the new U.S. Citizens, \u201cThe only thing standing between who you are today and who you want to be is you. It\u2019s all up to you.\u201d<\/div>\n
She urged them to take their new citizenship seriously.<\/div>\n
\u201cIf you are here, be here. Do not live half a life here. Do not give half of what you can here. Do not be present in body but not in heart and in mind. If you know more about your home country\u2019s politics than you know about your new city, your new state or your new country\u2019s politics, then you are not truly present. You are not engaged.\u201d<\/div>\n
In concluding her remarks, Kayrouz quoted from a poem by Khalil Gibran, who like Kayrouz immigrated to America from Lebanon: \u201cDo not live half a life and do not die a half death \u2026 Do not dream half a dream. Do not fantasize about half hopes \u2026 Half a life is\u00a0a life you didn\u2019t live\u201d<\/div>\n
Kayrouz has received many honors and distinctions over the years both for her professional legal work and for her philanthropic endeavors.<\/div>\n
In 2016 Kayrouz was named \u201cBest Female Attorney\u201d by the readers of Detroit Metro Times in the magazine\u2019s annual survey.<\/div>\n
She was named by Crain\u2019s Detroit Business in 2014 as the \u201cAmerican Dreamer.\u201d In 2012, she was named \u201cTop Lawyer of the Year\u201d in a survey of more than 18,000 Michigan lawyers.<\/div>\n
Kayrouz is a popular guest speaker on the University circuit. In 2012, Kayrouz served as the national sponsor of the 50th Gala for St. Jude Children\u2019s Hospital. She is a frequently sought speaker on legal and motivational issues at universities around the world.<\/div>\n
A thought leader in American politics, Kayrouz hosted fundraisers at her home for various local, statewide and national candidates including for US Congress and president. Kayrouz serves on the re-election campaign committees of several judges as well as supporting many judicial candidates.<\/div>\n
As a leading champion for Lebanon, Kayrouz has hosted many Lebanese government officials in pursuit of her philanthropic work through the Joumana Kayrouz & Daughters Foundation which works to provide support to needy families in Lebanon.<\/div>\n
For more information on Joumana Kayrouz, visit her website at:\u00a0www.YourRights.com<\/a><\/div>\n
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