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Arkansas City proclaims support for Warren Edwards’ 50‑states-in‑50‑days Guinness attempt
Summary
At a special meeting the Arkansas City Commission presented a proclamation recognizing Warren Edwards’ planned Guinness World Records attempt to visit all 50 states in 50 days, beginning March 29, 2025; the proclamation outlined the physical challenges per state and listed local supporters. The commission then adjourned.
Mayor Jack Eason and the Arkansas City Commission presented a proclamation honoring Warren Edwards and his planned Guinness World Records attempt to travel through all 50 U.S. states in 50 days, beginning March 29, 2025, according to remarks read at a special meeting.
The proclamation, read aloud at the meeting, said the effort will “start right here in Arkansas City” and described the challenge as a combination of walking, biking and other tasks across each state. The proclamation lists a start date of March 29, 2025, and says the attempt will conclude in Fresno, California on the fiftieth day.
Mayor Jack Eason read language recognizing Edwards’ attempt and urging the community to rally behind him. The proclamation described the itinerary as including a per‑state program of walking and biking and cited a set of daily tasks spelled out in the proclamation. It named local organizations and businesses as supporters of the event.
Warren Edwards, the participant honored in the proclamation, spoke briefly at the meeting. “Thank you. Everyone, I am 50 and that was one of the reasons I wanted to do this,” Edwards said, linking his motivation to a milestone birthday and a desire to be in strong physical and mental condition.
The proclamation as read includes several numerical and logistical details: a March 29, 2025 start date; per‑state distance figures mentioned in the text (the proclamation listed walking 13.1 miles and biking 36.9 miles in each state, and referenced eating one bacon cheeseburger and drinking one milkshake as part of daily tasks). Those figures are recorded in the proclamation text presented at the meeting; the commission did not vote on or adopt any regulation or funding related to the attempt during the session.
After the proclamation and brief remarks, a commissioner moved to adjourn the special meeting, the motion was seconded, and the chair called for the ayes. The meeting was then adjourned.
Details about event logistics (precise route, sponsorship agreements, permits or city support beyond the proclamation) were not specified at the meeting.
