Sam Houston Philatelics recently had the pleasure of attending the First Day Ceremony for the RW69 Duck Stamp in Washington, DC. We shot some photos to share the experience with you: Artist Joe Hautman and Nathan Closson autograph stamps for collectors. Judges Rita Dumaine and Wayne Youngblood during the autograph session. Steve Williams, Director of the USFWS addresses the crowd. Joe Hautman, artist for the 2002 Federal Duck Stamp. Washington, D.C. postmater Delores Killette prepares to sell the first 2002 federal duck stamp. Federal junior duck stamp winner, Nathan Closson.