Paula
Please refer the KB below which explains why this is occurring. Resolution will be set to unresolved until an issue is actually resolved, then you can choose what resolution most fits to that particular issue.
https://confluence.atlassian.com/display/JIRAKB/Resolutions+Are+Not+Set
Cheers
L.F
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