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MS SC546
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
- Commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Farmington, which occurred on May 9, 1862, during the American Civil War
- Recognizes the Grand Reenactment of the Battle of Farmington scheduled for September 13-16, 2012, to be held on the original 160-acre battlefield site
- Acknowledges Mississippi's significant role in the Civil War, including 49 infantry regiments, 25 cavalry and artillery regiments, and approximately 78,000 men who served, with 60,000 casualties
- Directs transmission of the resolution to the Governor, Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Mississippi Commission on the Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War, Mississippi Battlefield Commission, and the City of Farmington to encourage public education and participation
Legislative Description
Commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Farmington and recognize its reenactment.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
2/14/2012
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