House Joint Resolution 1571, sponsored by Representative Ron Travis, celebrates the birth of August Jett Cates, who was born on April 12, 2026, at 1:40 a.m., weighing 8.3 pounds. The resolution expresses joy in welcoming this new citizen and acknowledges the pride and happiness his arrival has brought to his family, including his parents, Rachel and Krys Cates, his sister Hadley Jane, and his extended family members.

The resolution highlights the Cates family's respected status in their community and their commitment to treating others with kindness. It emphasizes the anticipation and preparation the family undertook in the months leading up to August's birth. The House of Representatives, along with the Senate, expresses their best wishes to the Cates family as they embark on this new chapter in their lives, marking a significant milestone with the arrival of their son.