--- title: HR 47. Hilton, Robert Lund; Chris Ann Chapman Hilton; commend collection: bills id: 2026-special/hr47 cite_as: HR 47, 2026 Special Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2026-special/hr47 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2026-special/hr47.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2026-special/hr47/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74907 date: 2026-06-22 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Hilton, Robert Lund; Chris Ann Chapman Hilton; commend ## Text House Resolution 47EX By: Representatives Hilton of the 48th, Jones of the 47th, Bonner of the 73rd, Martin of the 49th, Ballard of the 147th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Robert Lund Hilton and Chris Ann Chapman Hilton; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Robert Lund and Chris Ann Chapman Hilton have been united in marriage since August 2, 1975, and throughout more than five decades together, they have exemplified the values of faith, family, service, and professional achievement; and WHEREAS, born in Beloit, Wisconsin, in 1952, Robert Hilton honorably served in the United States Army before returning to Florida State University to complete his education and begin his successful professional career, establishing himself as a respected newspaper professional with the St. Petersburg Times, the Kansas City Star, and the Wichita Eagle; and WHEREAS, following his accomplished career in journalism, he continued serving others as a financial advisor with Raymond James in St. Petersburg until his retirement in 2023; and WHEREAS, Chris Ann Chapman Hilton was born in Columbus, Georgia, in 1953, and she graduated from Florida State University in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science in marketing, remaining a proud supporter of her alma mater throughout her life; and H. R. 47EX WHEREAS, after returning to St. Petersburg, Florida, she devoted herself to her family while becoming deeply involved in the civic, cultural, and charitable organizations that strengthen her community; and WHEREAS, her dedication to community service is reflected in her leadership as president of the Stuart Society of the Museum of Fine Arts and chaplain of the Saint Petersburg Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution as well as her longstanding support of numerous local organizations; and WHEREAS, together, Robert and Chris Hilton have raised three sons, Scott, David, and Stephen, and have been blessed with eight grandchildren, whose lives reflect the strong foundation of faith, character, and love established by their family; and WHEREAS, through their enduring partnership and many contributions to their professions, church, and community, Robert and Chris Hilton have earned the admiration and respect of all who know them and serve as an inspiration to others. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that 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 as well as extend best wishes for continued health, happiness, and success. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Robert Lund and Chris Ann Chapman Hilton. H. R. 47EX ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes and commends Robert Lund Hilton and Chris Ann Chapman Hilton for their careers, marriage, and community service. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-06-22) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-06-22) - Sponsors: Scott Hilton, Jan Jones, Josh Bonner, Charles Martin, Bethany Ballard, Carmen Rice - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74907 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2026-special/hr47.md?full=1