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MS SC614

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

4/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Briggs Hopson

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Siege of Vicksburg, a critical Civil War military campaign that lasted from April 1862 to July 4, 1863
  • Designates July 2013 as "Siege of Vicksburg Month in Mississippi" to recognize the observance of this campaign
  • Acknowledges Mississippi's significant Civil War contributions, including 49 Infantry Regiments, 25 Cavalry and Artillery Regiments, and 33 Confederate Generals whose remains lie in Mississippi
  • Notes that Vicksburg National Military Park contains over 1,330 monuments and holds 17,000 Union soldiers in Vicksburg National Cemetery, making it one of the most heavily monumented parks in the world
  • Directs transmission of the resolution to the Governor, state historical agencies, and the Mayor of Vicksburg to encourage citizen education and participation in the commemorative events

Legislative Description

Commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Siege of Vicksburg and recognize its observance.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

4/8/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules3/28/2013

Full Bill Text

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