[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E720]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING THE PATRIOTISM OF GERALD CULBERTSON

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                            HON. JOHN JOYCE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 21, 2026

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Gerald 
Culbertson of Newburg, Franklin County, for his remarkable public 
display of patriotism, love of country, and support for Veterans.
  In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, Gerald created what he 
believes to be one of the largest painted American flags in the 
country. The flag spans 190,000 square feet across a hillside along 
Burnt Mill Road.
  Employed at Letterkenny Army Depot, Gerald said that his late father 
Wayne Culbertson was a primary source of inspiration for the project. 
Gerald stated, ``My father was always patriotic. He loved the Fourth of 
July, and I wanted to do something special.''
  To complete the project, Gerald used more than 415 gallons of paint. 
He relied exclusively on hand measurements, foregoing GPS equipment, 
lasers, and computerized guidance. The flag's stripes are 23 feet wide, 
and the stars are 18 feet in length.
  After nearly three months of field preparation and maintenance, 
Gerald devoted nearly four and a half days to painting the field. He 
received assistance from several family members.
  Gerald was hopeful that President Trump would have an opportunity to 
view the flag as he flew to Carlisle for the Pennsylvania Defense and 
Innovation Summit.
  On behalf of constituents throughout Franklin County and the entire 
13th Congressional District, I congratulate Gerald on the fulfillment 
of his vision for the project and thank him for becoming a source of 
inspiration in his own right.

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