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This resolution mourns the passing of Captain James A. "Jim" Lovell Jr., a distinguished naval officer, NASA astronaut, and American hero who passed away on August 7, 2025, in Lake Forest, Illinois. The resolution highlights Lovell's extraordinary life and career, including his naval service, selection as a NASA astronaut in 1962, and participation in four historic space missions, most notably Apollo 8 (the first lunar flight) and the famously aborted Apollo 13 mission. It details his remarkable achievements, such as accumulating 713 hours in space, graduating first in his Navy Test Pilot School class, and receiving numerous prestigious awards including the Congressional Space Medal of Honor and Presidential Medal of Freedom. The resolution also acknowledges his post-NASA career as a business executive, consultant, and restaurant owner, as well as his personal life, including his 71-year marriage to Marilyn Lovell and his surviving children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. By formally recognizing Lovell's contributions to space exploration, national service, and scientific advancement, the Illinois Senate extends its deepest condolences to his family and commits to preserving his memory by presenting a copy of the resolution to his loved ones.

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