N.J. Gov. Chris Christie Plans Tribute for Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston Nj Gov. Chris Christie pays tribute to Whitney Houston by ordering flags being flown at half-staff throughout her memorial service on Saturday."Clearly, Whitney Houston was an essential part in the fabric - the cultural fabric from the condition," Christie mentioned inside a press conference Tuesday, adding that Houston, a Newark native, influences "pantheon of great Nj musical talents" like Frank Sinatra, Count Basie and Bruce Springsteen. "Her terribly premature dying is certainly a terrible loss on her behalf family as well as the incredible Nj musical family," he mentioned. "Our hopes are along with her family."Bobby Brown: Bobbi Kristina released from hospital, recoveringChristie, who good quality order a year ago following a dying of Clarence Clemons, mentioned his office is in contact with Houston's family for additional particulars in regards to the service.The invitation-only funeral will occur Saturday at noon within the New Hope Baptist Chapel in Newark. The body of Houston, who was simply found dead Saturday at 48, was flown to Newark late Monday evening.