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Just two days before Byrd's 92nd. birthday, this coming Wednesday, Governor Joe Manchin will join other speakers at the state Capitol in Charleston as they gather to honor U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd, while the longest-serving senator of all time marks another milestone as he becomes the longest serving member of either house of Congress. On November 18th., Byrd will surpass Senator Carl Hayden (D-Arizona) who served in the House of Representatives from 1912 to 1927 and in the Senate from 1927 to 1969, a total of 57 years. Byrd served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1953 to 1959 before becoming a member of the Senate in 1959. Following speakers remarks, an exhibit of photos and memorabilia, including his famous fiddle, will be unveiled, highlighting his accomplishments. The event is scheduled to begin at 3:00 P.M. and is free and open to the public.