Carolyn Pollan

Carolyn Pollan (July 12, 1937 – October 23, 2021) was an American politician who served twelve terms as a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives representing Fort Smith from 1975 to 1999. She left office when her eligibility expired, subject to the state term limits law.

Early life and education Carolyn Joan Clark was born in Houston, Texas on July 12, 1937, to parents Rex and Faith Basye Clark. Her father worked in the Texas oil fields before moving the family to Springdale, Arkansas to enter the poultry business.

Carolyn graduated from Springdale High School, then John Brown University. She earned her PhD in education from Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Honors Her honors include "100 Top Women in Arkansas" by Arkansas Business magazine; "One of Ten Outstanding Legislators in the United States Award" by the National Assembly of Government, and the Associated Press Statewide Poll of 100 Influential People in Arkansas.

Death Carolyn Pollan died on October 23, 2021.