Georgia CommonsHR 47: Hilton, Robert Lund; Chris Ann Chapman Hilton; commend
Last action June 22, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes and commends Robert Lund Hilton and Chris Ann Chapman Hilton for their careers, marriage, and community service.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes Robert Lund Hilton and Chris Ann Chapman Hilton, who have been married since 1975, for their long careers and community involvement. The resolution recounts Robert Hilton's military service, his journalism career at several newspapers, and his later work as a financial advisor, along with Chris Hilton's education at Florida State University and her leadership roles in civic and charitable organizations in the St. Petersburg, Florida area. The House resolves to commend the couple and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for them.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Robert Lund Hilton and Chris Ann Chapman Hilton on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Recites biographical details about the couple's careers, marriage, and community service without creating any new law or funding.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the couple.
- Extends best wishes for the couple's continued health, happiness, and success.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Robert Lund Hilton and Chris Ann Chapman Hilton. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, agencies, or institutions; it is a symbolic gesture from the Georgia House of Representatives.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no binding legal or financial consequences for the state. Its significance is purely symbolic and personal, offering formal public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives to the Hiltons for their careers and community contributions.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Robert Hilton's military service, journalism career, and financial advising work, as well as Chris Hilton's education and civic leadership.
- The resolving clause states the House recognizes and commends the couple for their contributions to community, state, and family.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the Hiltons.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Robert Lund and Chris Ann Chapman Hilton for their many contributions on behalf of their community, state, and extended family”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Scott Hilton (R, HD-048)
- Jan Jones (R, HD-047)
- Josh Bonner (R, HD-073)
- Charles Martin (R, HD-049)
- Bethany Ballard (R, HD-147)
- Carmen Rice (R, HD-139)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- ceremonial honors