Let's make this birthday one to remember.

78 years old (Born on September 12, 1946)

Happy Birthday, Jerry Abramson! From Mayor of Louisville to Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky in 2011—you've certainly climbed the political ladder faster than most folks climb out of bed on a Monday morning. Your dedication and charisma have made politics look easier (and more fun) than baking Derby pies.

Here's wishing you another year filled with success, laughter, and fewer debates about bourbon versus basketball—though we know you'll handle both gracefully as always. May your birthday be timelessly joyful; after all these years serving Kentuckians so well, you've earned at least one day off from shaking hands!