S.Res. 177
Recognizes the 200th anniversary of Vicksburg, Mississippi
Names 2025 the "Vicksburg Bicentennial" and honors the Mississippi city's history as it marks 200 years since it was incorporated on January 29, 1825.
- Designates the year 2025 as the "Vicksburg Bicentennial"
- Honors the city's history, including the 1863 Civil War siege and the national military park there
- Notes the city gets about 2,000,000 visitors a year and is holding a year-long celebration in 2025
- Asks the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to Vicksburg
Adopted by the Senate