[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 98 (Thursday, July 15, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1382]
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                         IN MEMORY OF GARY SAGE

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 14, 2004

  Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Gary Sage, who recently 
passed away. His contributions to both the City of Carmel as well as 
the international music community made him a truly commendable figure 
that will be greatly missed.
  Born in Carmel, California, Gary was born into a musical family. His 
father, A. Lee Sage, and his mother, Emma Joanne Sage, played important 
roles in the founding of the Monterey Jazz Festival. The lineage of 
Gary's family can be traced back to Sir David of Wales, an ancient King 
who was purportedly the uncle of King Arthur. Gary is survived by his 
former wife Katherine Cameron Sage and his son Elijah Merlin David Sage 
who is continuing the musical legacy that his father left behind.
  Gary proved his own musical genius as early as age fourteen, and is 
considered to be one of the best stride jazz pianists of the past few 
decades. He is also known as the preeminent piano restorer both in 
Carmel, and in the worldwide musical community.
  Gary was approached throughout his life by such notable piano 
companies as Steinway and Sons for his expertise in piano restoration. 
He was of the few craftsmen who knew the intricacies of piano building 
and made the restoration and construction of pianos into an art form.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize Gary Sage for the indelible 
impression he left in the music world. I join his community, friends 
and family in honoring Gary, and have no doubt that his contributions 
as a musician and as a craftsman will live on for future generations.

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