Congratulating Father James Patrick Jaeger upon the occasion of his retirement after nearly four decades of devoted service to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester and communities across New York State

This Assembly Resolution (K 580) formally congratulates Father James Patrick Jaeger on his retirement after nearly 40 years of service as a priest, military chaplain, and community leader in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester and across New York State. It acknowledges his roles as a parish priest, 20+ year military chaplain (retiring as Lieutenant Colonel), and his work at the Canandaigua Veterans Affairs Medical Center and community events like the "Charters of Freedom" ceremony. The resolution, adopted on May 22, 2025, serves only as a ceremonial tribute from the New York State Assembly with no legal effect or policy changes.