Let's make this birthday one to remember.

43 years old (Born on November 17, 1981)

Happy Birthday, Clay Pell! From navigating the high seas with the Coast Guard to steering education policy at the Department of Education, you've certainly charted an impressive course. Your dedication and leadership have inspired many—though we're still wondering how you managed to juggle maritime law and educational reform without mixing up your nautical knots with algebra equations!

Here's wishing you another year filled with success, laughter, and fewer bureaucratic meetings (we can dream!). May your birthday be as remarkable as your career achievements—and may all future endeavors sail smoothly ahead. Cheers to a man who truly knows how to make waves!