17 December 1981

Expression of appreciation to the United Nations Disaster Relief Co-ordinator

The General Assembly,

Noting that the incumbent United Nations Disaster Relief Co-ordinator will shortly be relinquishing his duties,

Recognizing the role he has played in organizing and guiding the Office of the United Nations Disaster Relief Co-ordinator in the performance of its functions,

Deeply appreciative of the contribution he has made in creating and further developing that Office and his unrelenting efforts to alleviate human suffering through the special humanitarian tasks entrusted to him,

1. Expresses its sincere appreciation to Mr. Faruk N.

Berkol for the dedicated manner in which he has discharged the responsibilities of his office;

2. Extends its best wishes to him for his future undertakings and well being.