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"