Let's make this birthday one to remember.

78 years old (Born on October 23, 1946)

Happy Birthday, Mel Martinez! Celebrating the man who made Cuban coffee proud by energizing Florida politics and paving history as the first Latino chairing the Republican Party. Your ability to navigate political debates with more grace than a salsa dancer at a Havana nightclub is truly unmatched.

From Cuba to Capitol Hill, you've managed Senate floors and party chairs better than anyone manages rush hour in Miami traffic. Though your tenure from 2005 to 2009 made headlines, your legacy of leadership and barrier-breaking continues with timeless admiration (and perhaps fewer sleepless nights!). Cheers to you—feliz cumpleaños, Senator Martinez!