Let's make this birthday one to remember.

63 years old (Born on March 30, 1962)

Happy Birthday, Mark Begich! From mastering Anchorage winters as mayor to braving Capitol Hill's icy glare in the Senate—you've navigated chilly environments with ease. Your political adventures are legendary; few folks manage Alaska-sized accomplishments without getting lost on their way to work!

Whether advocating fiercely for Alaskans or managing a city buried under snow (literally!), you've done it all while somehow keeping your sense of humor intact—an impressive feat indeed. Here's hoping this next year brings fewer blizzards and more birthday cake—and may you always steer clear from moose traffic jams.

Cheers to another journey around the sun!