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2018 Third Extraordinary Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2
BY REPRESENTATIVES SHADOIN AND JEFFERSON
A RESOLUTION
To express the condolences of the Louisiana House of Representatives upon the death of
former Ruston city marshal Mike Hilton.
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the
Louisiana House of Representatives have learned of the death of Mike Hilton on June 1,
2018, at the age of seventy-two; and
WHEREAS, Mike Hilton began his career with the Ruston police department at the
age of twenty-one and later worked as a deputy with the Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office; in
1981, he was elected marshal of the city of Ruston, and he remained in that office for thirty-
three years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hilton served his community with consummate professionalism and
was a leader and mentor to many; after forty-seven years in law enforcement, Mr. Hilton
retired in 2014 to spend time with his family and friends and continue his devotion and walk
with Christ as a member of First Baptist Church of Ruston; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hilton was a skilled firearms instructor; he and his wife entered
pistol competitions for many years, both winning first place trophies and prized pistols; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hilton was an avid motorcycle rider and enjoyed spending days out
on the open road; he reveled in scenic trips to Arkansas, long-distance rides across the
country, and spending summers camping and riding with his grandson; and
WHEREAS, Mike Hilton is survived by his loving wife of fifty years, Diane Bullock
Hilton; sons, Michael Lea Hilton, and his wife Maria, Robert Russell Hilton, and his wife
Sibyl, Kenneth David Hilton, and his wife Diane; brother, Thomas Harold Hilton, and his
wife Bette; sister Frances Fish; grandchildren, Marcus Murray, Nick, Diana, Antonio, and
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Marion Hilton, and Lauren Kate Harvey; his beloved dog, Boudreaux; and a host of nieces,
nephews, relatives, and friends; and
WHEREAS, retired city marshal Mike Hilton was held in high esteem by all who
worked with him; he will be greatly missed by the residents of Lincoln Parish, and with his
passing, Louisiana bids farewell to one of her finest sons.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby extend sincerest condolences upon the death of former
Ruston city marshal, Mike Hilton, and does hereby extend appreciation for his enduring
legacy that will forever be a source of great pride and honor for his family, friends, and
former colleagues, the city of Ruston, Lincoln Parish, and the state of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to the family of Mike Hilton.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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