Let's make this birthday one to remember.

53 years old (Born on October 17, 1971)

Happy Birthday, Senator Martin Heinrich! From your early days in the House to stepping into big shoes as New Mexico's senator since 2013, you've shown us that politics can indeed be both productive and inspiring. Your dedication has made waves—from championing environmental causes to standing proudly among those original cosponsors who helped repeal DOMA back in 2009.

Here's hoping this birthday brings you plenty of laughter (and fewer filibusters). May your next year continue bringing victories for equality, sustainability—and perhaps a few more bipartisan agreements along the way. Cheers to another fruitful trip around Capitol Hill—oops—I mean—the sun!