Let's make this birthday one to remember.

75 years old (Born on July 19, 1949)

Happy Birthday, Tom Torlakson! From the Assembly floor to the Senate chambers, you've navigated California politics with more grace than most of us navigate traffic on Highway 4. Your tireless advocacy for education and community health has left a lasting impact—proving that politicians can indeed be both effective and likable.

Whether championing school funding or promoting environmental initiatives in Contra Costa County, your dedication remains unmatched. Here's hoping your birthday is filled with fewer debates and more cake—because even seasoned legislators deserve a sweet recess now and then. Cheers to another year of making policy look easy!