A/RES/55/277 United Nations Distr.: General 6 July 2001 General Assembly Fifty-fifth session Agenda item 187 Resolution adopted by the General Assembly [without reference to a Main Committee (A/55/L.87)] 55/277. Appointment of the Secretary-General of the United Nations The General Assembly, Having considered the recommendation contained in Security Council resolution 1358 (2001) of 27 June 2001, Expressing its appreciation for the effective and dedicated service rendered to the United Nations by Mr. Kofi Annan during his first term of office, Appoints Mr. Kofi Annan Secretary-General of the United Nations for a second term of office beginning on 1 January 2002 and ending on 31 December 2006. 105th plenary meeting 29 June 2001 00 57571