Let's make this birthday one to remember.

66 years old (Born on January 10, 1959)

Happy Birthday to Chris Van Hollen, the man who has proven that mastering politics is clearly easier than explaining Maryland crab cakes outside of Baltimore! Your journey from Annapolis state chamber seats right up through Capitol Hill makes legislating look almost effortless—if only filibusters ended with cupcakes and party balloons.

Thanks for tirelessly championing progress on affordable healthcare, education reform, economic growth—and let's not forget your remarkable talent at navigating complex budget proposals. May you continue bringing both wit and wisdom into every room (especially committee rooms!). Have a delightfully bipartisan-free celebration today—you surely deserve it!