HR 47: Hilton, Robert Lund; Chris Ann Chapman Hilton; commend

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.

• 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.

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.

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.

• 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.

1. 2026-06-22House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2026-06-22House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2026-06-22House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Scott Hilton (R, HD-048)Patrocinador principal
• 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)

• commendation resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• ceremonial honors