76 years old (Born on December 16, 1948)
Happy Birthday, Pat Quinn! Here's to a Governor who stepped in when Illinois politics felt stranger than fiction—proving once and for all that some heroes don't wear capes; they just show up after their predecessor tries auctioning off presidential Senate seats. Your leadership reminded us there's dignity (and relief!) in clean governance.Your tenure didn't just start memorably—it thrived remarkably through your own electoral success in 2010. From championing veterans' rights to tirelessly advocating for everyday citizens, you turned many frowns upside down statewide. Today we celebrate the legacy of integrity—and the politician who made democracy respectable and refreshingly scandal-free again!