Floor SpeechCeremonial2026-04-22

CELEBRATING THE NAVY JROTC AT DOHERTY HIGH SCHOOL IN COLORADO SPRINGS

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On 2026-04-22, Representative Jeff Crank (R-CO-5) delivered a floor speech titled "CELEBRATING THE NAVY JROTC AT DOHERTY HIGH SCHOOL IN COLORADO SPRINGS" in the House.

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Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E354] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING THE NAVY JROTC AT DOHERTY HIGH SCHOOL IN COLORADO SPRINGS ______ 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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CELEBRATING THE NAVY JROTC AT DOHERTY HIGH SCHOOL IN COLORADO SPRINGS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E354] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING THE NAVY JROTC AT DOHERTY HIGH SCHOOL IN COLORADO SPRINGS ______ 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. ____________________