[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 112 (Thursday, July 9, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E659]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                REMEMBERING MR. NATHANIEL FOUNTAIN, SR.

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                        HON. TIMOTHY M. KENNEDY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 9, 2026

  Mr. KENNEDY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life of the 
late Mr. Nathaniel Fountain, Sr., a man whose influence can be seen and 
felt throughout our Western New York community and beyond.
  Mr. Fountain, Sr. was born on September 6, 1940, in Gosport, Alabama 
to Mr. Robert Fountain and Ms. Lucy Thomas. Throughout his life, 
Nathaniel Fountain, Sr. inspired others with his strength, integrity, 
and compassion. His greatest joy was his role as a devoted husband to 
his wife, Mrs. Gwendolyn Fountain and father to Mr. Darold Fountain, 
Nathaniel Fountain Jr., Yolanda Turner, Quinisha Carter, Comanisha 
Slade, and ``bonus son'' Alphonse Patton. He was later blessed to have 
numerous grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, nurturing them with 
the same kindness and care he gave to everyone in his life.
  Mr. Fountain, Sr. was raised with the strong support of his family 
from the very beginning, helping to shape him into a natural leader in 
all aspects of his life. He excelled academically, and upon completion 
of high school, he later enlisted in the United States Army. His 
service was marked by extraordinary dedication, and he was honorably 
discharged after completing his commitment to the United States. The 
discipline, leadership, and resilience he developed during his time in 
the military would go on to shape his professional approach and 
contribute significantly to his careers later in life. He had a deep 
love and compassion for others, which he expressed through his role as 
a devoted community member, and owner of Phoenix Windows, and Northland 
Hardware.
  Mr. Nathaniel Fountain, Sr. lived a life of devotion to his family 
and community. His unwavering commitment to those he loved and his 
compassion towards others made a profound impact on all who knew him. 
Mr. Fountain, Sr. was a man who believed in the importance of family, 
and community above all else and worked tirelessly to support those 
around him. His kindness, loyalty, and warmth will forever be 
remembered. Let us continue to honor his legacy by carrying forward the 
values he lived by: family, respect, and above all, love.

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