[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E354]
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 CELEBRATING THE NAVY JROTC AT DOHERTY HIGH SCHOOL IN COLORADO SPRINGS

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                            HON. JEFF CRANK

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 22, 2026

  Mr. CRANK. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to celebrate the Navy JROTC 
Program at Doherty High School of Colorado Springs for their academic 
rigor and dedication to preserving our rich naval history.
  NJROTC commander Captain Greg Thomas started to collect historic 
naval vessel plaques years ago, obtaining most of these plaques through 
online sellers. Now, with the collection boasting over 315 plaques and 
still growing, it has become the largest collection of naval plaques in 
the country.
  Doherty High School has supported Captain Thomas' passion for naval 
history and pride by mounting the plaques along The Wall of Honor in 
the JROTC academic hallway. This hallway, alongside the Hall of Honor 
Murals, serves as a daily reminder of the prestige, honor, and 
sacrifice of our seamen who have bravely fought to defend our freedoms 
since 1775.
  Doherty High School stands as a beacon of the courage and grit 
exemplified by our naval service members as they protect and patrol the 
waters, projecting power and strength across the globe.
  Today, I stand to honor and thank Captain Greg Thomas and the cadets 
of the Doherty High School NJROTC program for preserving and honoring 
the history of our great United States Navy.

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