MS SC634

Commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh (April 6-7, 1862), which resulted in 23,746 Union and Confederate soldiers killed, wounded, or missing and was fought to control the vital railroad junction at Corinth, Mississippi.

Recognizes Mississippi's significant Civil War contributions, including 49 Infantry Regiments, 25 Cavalry and Artillery Regiments, 78,000 men in service with 60,000 casualties, President Jefferson F. Davis, and 33 Confederate Generals whose remains lie in Mississippi soil.

Commends the organization and participation of thousands of volunteers in the Grand Reenactment of the Battle of Shiloh scheduled for March 30 - April 7, 2012, featuring over 100 cannons and 6,000+ soldiers, living history demonstrations, musical performances, and 23,746 luminaries honoring each casualty.

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 Corinth to encourage citizen participation and education.