Let's make this birthday one to remember.

89 years old (Born on May 23, 1935)

Happy Birthday, Donald Hodel! From energizing the nation as Secretary of Energy to preserving America's natural wonders as Secretary of the Interior under President Reagan, you've truly done it all. Who else could juggle oil reserves and national parks without breaking a sweat?

Your dedication has left an enduring legacy—balancing conservation with common sense policy-making. Today we celebrate not just another candle on your cake but also decades spent serving our country with wisdom and wit. May your birthday be filled with laughter, joy—and absolutely no bureaucratic paperwork!

Here's wishing you many more years ahead; after all, great leaders never retire—they simply recharge!