Walter Newton Read

Walter Newton Read
2nd Chairman of the New Jersey Casino Control Commission
In office
1982–1989
Appointed byThomas Kean
Preceded byDon M. Thomas (acting)
Succeeded byValerie H. Armstrong (acting)
Personal details
Born(1918-02-08)February 8, 1918
DiedDecember 22, 2001(2001-12-22) (aged 83)
PartyRepublican
ParentWilliam T. Read (father)
Alma materUniversity of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania Law School
Websitehttp://www.nj.gov/casinos/about/history/read.html
NicknameBud
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/service United States Navy
Years of service1942-1962
Rank Lieutenant commander
Unit United States Navy Reserve
Battles/warsWorld War II
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Walter Newton "Bud" Read (February 8, 1918 – December 22, 2001) was an American lawyer and the second chairman of the New Jersey Casino Control Commission, from 1982 to 1989.