Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.

### Instruction:
What is the most current year signed for separation of † and a separation year of 1997?

### Inputs:
table_name: table, columns: ['English name', 'Chinese name', 'Year signed', 'Year separated', 'Reason for separation']

### Response:
SELECT MAX Year signed FROM table WHERE Reason for separation = † AND Year separated = 1997