Today, February 13th, the Basque community of Idaho will express their thanks to the state of Idaho and pay homage to Pete Cenarrusa, who died in 2013. For years the state of Idaho has supported diverse initiatives of the Basque community. From cultural initiatives to those related to the Basque political reality.

There have been numerous declarations made throughout the years by the Idaho House of Representatives. In 1972, they denounced the practices of the Franco dictatorship; in 2002, they defended the right to decide for the Basque Country; and in 2013, they expressed their support for the Declaration of Aiete.

SORTU wishes to praise these contributions once again. And in a special manner, to give thanks to the role played by Pete Cenarrusa in all of these initiatives.

From SORTU, we want to send to all of the friends and family of Pete Cenarrusa our most heartfelt embrace. Even from such a distance, we will take part together with them in this homage.

Maite Ubiria, International Area Manager of SORTU.

Basque Country, February 13th, 2014.