Commends Palmetto Middle School for its "You Matter Day" to raise suicide awareness and honor Austin Smith.

The South Carolina General Assembly commends Palmetto Middle School for its "You Matter Day," established in memory of Austin Smith, a former seventh-grade student who died by suicide. The day aims to raise suicide awareness among students and assure them that their lives matter. The school hosts the event annually in March, near the anniversary of Austin's passing, with students and staff wearing teal and purple, the colors for suicide awareness.

Commends Palmetto Middle School for its "You Matter Day" to raise suicide awareness and honor Austin Smith.

The South Carolina General Assembly commends Palmetto Middle School for its "You Matter Day," established in memory of Austin Smith, a former seventh-grade student who died by suicide. The day aims to raise suicide awareness among students and assure them that their lives matter. The school hosts the event annually in March, near the anniversary of Austin's passing, with students and staff wearing teal and purple, the colors for suicide awareness.