Let's make this birthday one to remember.

72 years old (Born on August 28, 1952)

Happy Birthday, Congresswoman Julia Brownley! You're proving that like fine California wine, some leaders only improve with age. Whether you're championing veterans' rights or advocating passionately for educational opportunities and climate action in Ventura County's picturesque district—you do it all gracefully while somehow managing to navigate Capitol Hill better than most people steer down the Pacific Coast Highway.

Here's wishing you another year full of victories (legislative ones—not just epic ping-pong matches at fundraising events!). Your constituents celebrate your tireless efforts on behalf of their families every day; today we're simply adding cake—and reminding Washington how lucky they are you're around. Cheers!