Let's make this birthday one to remember.

86 years old (Born on November 26, 1938)

Happy Birthday, Samuel Bodman! We hope your day is brighter than all those energy-efficient bulbs you championed as Secretary of Energy. Your tenure brought a whole new meaning to the phrase "energizing America," proving that not even Washington bureaucracy can dim your spark.

From balancing budgets at Treasury to managing national energy policies, you've always had a special talent for navigating complex issues with style and grace—or at least more smoothly than most folks handle their taxes. May this birthday remind you of all your achievements and perhaps bring fewer PowerPoint presentations about oil reserves and more cake instead!