Carolyn J. Krysiak

Carolyn Josephine Krysiak (née Fabiszak; August 9, 1939 – May 8, 2024) was an American politician who served in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1991 to 2011, representing Maryland's Legislative District 46. A member of the Democratic Party, she held leadership posts as Deputy Majority Leader, Deputy Majority Whip, and Deputy Speaker Pro Tem, and was known for committee work focused on consumer protection, insurance, housing, and workplace and unemployment-related policy.

Born and raised in Fells Point, Krysiak attended Holy Rosary School and later graduated from The Catholic High School of Baltimore.Before entering state politics, she worked in municipal government. In the legislature, Krysiak served for many years on the House’s Maryland House Economic Matters Committee, where she took on a series of subcommittee chair roles over time. She also chaired the House Democratic caucus in her later years and chaired the House Facilities Committee and served as House chair of a workers’ compensation oversight committee.

Krysiak left the House in 2011. She was named one of Maryland’s “Top 100 Women” (2006) and received the Casper R. Taylor, Jr. Founder’s Award (2010), along with commendations recognizing her public service.