What former Governor Of New York helped found the American Bison Society?
American Bison Society The American Bison Society (ABS) was founded in 1905 by pioneering conservationists and sportsmen including William T. Hornaday and Theodore Roosevelt to help save the bison from extinction and raise public awareness about the species.
Sam Hoyt William B. "Sam" Hoyt III (born January 9, 1962) is a Democratic politician and economic development professional from New York State. Hoyt was a member of the New York State Assembly. He represented the 144th Assembly district, consisting of part of Buffalo, New York, and all of Grand Island, New York, from 1992 to 2011. Hoyt was first elected to succeed his late father, William Hoyt. He resigned from office in 2011 after being appointed to an economic development position as Regional President of the Empire State Development Corporation in New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s administration. He is also Interim Chairman of the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation, and Vice Chairman of the Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority. Sam’s career in public service reflects community-centric change.