Idaho GOP honors Cross, Johnson

Kootenai County residents John Cross and Ruthie Johnson were recently named to the 2014 Idaho GOP Hall of Fame by the Idaho Republican Party.

The recognition came during the Idaho GOP's State Central Committee winter meeting in Boise.

Johnson earned a Lifetime Achievement Award. Cross was named Outstanding Region Chair.

"The Hall of Fame Awards provide an opportunity to give special recognition to Republican Party members who have worked tirelessly to promote smaller government, less taxes and the preservation of our freedom, the God-given opportunity to exercise our right to choose," said Chairman Barry Peterson.

"I would like to congratulate and thank the 2014 Hall of Fame Award winners for going above and beyond their required efforts in performing their party duties."