Dearborn Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr. will present Rima Fakih, recently crowned Miss USA, with a Key to the City on July 10 at 10 a.m. at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center.

“We’re celebrating her win and offering an opportunity to hear Rima speak about her path to success,” O’Reilly said in a city press release.

The free event takes place in the Center’s Michael A. Guido Theatre. According to a city press release, Fakih will “deliver an inspirational message to motivate young people on how they too can reach their goals.” A short reception will follow.

Tickets must be picked up in advance from the theatre box office (313-943-2354).

Fakih returns to Dearborn after traveling abroad as Miss USA. Since being crowned on May 16, she has made appearances in China, Rwanda and many cities in the U.S. She is posting a video blog of her activities on www.missuniverse.com. Fakih, who grew up with her younger brother in Dearborn and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Michigan – Dearborn, says she plans to attend law school after completing her reign as Miss USA.

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