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After the speeches and toasts, residents, staff and officials from throughout the community took turns pulling Rolando Gonzales aside to congratulate him on his retirement and thank him for his service.

After the speeches and toasts, residents, staff and officials from throughout the community took turns pulling Rolando Gonzales aside to congratulate him on his retirement and thank him for his service.
Emry Dinman/Columbia Basin Herald

March 15, 2020

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Moses Lake parks superintendent retires after 42 years
March 15, 2020 10:22 p.m.

Moses Lake parks superintendent retires after 42 years

MOSES LAKE — In 1977, Rolando Gonzales applied for a part-time position with the Moses Lake Parks and Recreation Department. He was just 19 years old when he was hired by then-parks supervisor Wayne Hawkins.