text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_79 (year_signed INTEGER, reason_for_separation VARCHAR, year_separated VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What is the most current year signed for separation of † and a separation year of 1997?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT MAX(year_signed) FROM table_name_79 WHERE reason_for_separation = "†" AND year_separated = "1997"