[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 17 (Thursday, February 24, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: February 24, 1994]
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                       PHOTOGRAPHER GEORGE TAMES

  Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. President, I, too, want to say a word about George 
Tames, who has gone from us now. He was a remarkable man. I met him 
when I first came to the Senate in 1979. He was the ace photographer 
for the New York Times, a very genial man, with bright eyes and a wide 
open face. He had a sparkling wit. He loved to talk about his heritage 
and his life in America. His family name was a contraction from an Old 
World name, and I cannot recall it, but it was quite a lengthy one.
  He was not merely a skilled photographer. He was a decidedly positive 
human being. He was a real pro, and fun to be with, too! He had an 
``eye,'' and, of course, that is why he was so renowned in his 
profession. He will be greatly missed. He was truly a great 
photographer and was recognized by all of his peers for his 
extraordinary abilities.
  So for me, I am very pleased that our lives came together, and our 
paths crossed. It was my pleasure to have come to know him, and I 
extend my sympathy to his loved ones.

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